coloration

CEFRB2

/kˌʌləˈreɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The color or pattern of an animal, plant, or object.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A notational device for indicating hemiola through either use of red ink (in mensural black notation) or black noteheads (in mensural white notation).

Examples

  • The flamingo gains its pink coloration from the shrimp it consumes.

  • Numerous studies of family imprint upon offspring party attachment have shown that, when the father and mother agree politically, the children are likely to adopt the political coloration of their parents.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The quality of being colored.

  2. The act or art of coloring.

  3. Ornamental division (also called passaggi, glosas, diminutions. etc.) employing rapid black notes.

More examples

In context

  • The party was not organized as an Irish political vehicle, but from the first it had a decidedly Gaelic coloration.

Quick test

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The bird's bright blank helps it attract mates in the jungle.

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Origin

noun

From French coloration, from Latin colōrātiō.