uncolored
|un/col/ored|
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/ʌnˈkʌlərd/
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/ʌnˈkʌləd/
lacking color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncolored' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'colored' from Latin 'coloratus', where 'color' meant 'hue or tint'.
Historical Evolution
'uncolored' changed from the Middle English word 'uncoloured' and eventually became the modern English word 'uncolored'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without color', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having any color; lacking hue or shade.
The uncolored drawing was ready for the children to paint.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35