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English

single-colored

|sin/gle-col/ored|

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/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈkʌlərd/

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/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈkʌləd/

one color

Etymology
Etymology Information

'single-colored' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'colored,' meaning 'having a color.'

Historical Evolution

'single-colored' evolved from the Middle English word 'singel' and the Old English word 'coloured,' eventually forming the modern English term 'single-colored.'

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having only one color; not multicolored.

The artist painted a single-colored canvas to emphasize simplicity.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45