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English

single-color

|sin/gle-col/or|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈkʌlər/

🇬🇧

/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈkʌlə/

one hue

Etymology
Etymology Information

'single-color' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'color,' meaning 'hue or shade.'

Historical Evolution

'Single-color' evolved from the Old English word 'sincle' meaning 'one' and the Latin word 'color' meaning 'hue.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one hue,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having or consisting of only one color.

The artist preferred a single-color palette for this piece.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45