colorfast
|col/or/fast|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈkʌlərˌfæst/
🇬🇧
/ˈkʌləˌfɑːst/
resistant to fading
Etymology
Etymology Information
'colorfast' originates from the combination of 'color' and 'fast,' where 'fast' meant 'firmly fixed.'
Historical Evolution
'colorfast' evolved from the Old English word 'fæst,' meaning 'firmly fixed,' and eventually became the modern English word 'colorfast.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'fast' meant 'firmly fixed,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resistant to fading.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not prone to fading or running when washed or exposed to light.
The fabric is colorfast, so it won't fade in the wash.
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Last updated: 2025/01/24 07:48