paintings
|paint/ings|
B1
/ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
(painting)
artistic creation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'painting' originates from the Old French word 'peint', which is derived from the Latin 'pingere', meaning 'to paint'.
Historical Evolution
'peint' transformed into the Middle English word 'peinten', eventually becoming the modern English word 'paint'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to apply color', but over time it evolved to include the creation of artistic works.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a picture or design created using paint.
The museum has a vast collection of paintings from the Renaissance period.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the act or process of applying paint to a surface.
The paintings on the walls were done by a local artist.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 14:00