pre-coloring
|pre-col-or-ing|
B2
/priːˈkʌlərɪŋ/
(pre-color)
coloring before
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-coloring' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'coloring,' which comes from the Latin 'colorare,' meaning 'to color.'
Historical Evolution
'pre-coloring' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'coloring' in modern English to describe the act of coloring before another process.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to color beforehand,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of applying color to something before a subsequent process or event.
The pre-coloring of the fabric ensures a uniform shade after the final dyeing process.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 14:12