unicolored
|u-ni-col-ored|
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/ˌjuːnɪˈkʌlərd/
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/ˌjuːnɪˈkʌləd/
single-colored
Etymology
'unicolored' originates from Modern English, formed by the prefix 'uni-' (from Latin 'unus') meaning 'one' and 'colored' from Latin/Old French 'color/colore' meaning 'color'.
'unicolored' was formed in Modern English by analogy with compounds like 'bicolored' and 'tricolored'; British spelling 'unicoloured' (from 'uni-' + 'colour') is a close variant and both forms have been used since the 19th century.
Initially, the compound literally meant 'having one color'; over time the basic meaning has remained stable, used both in general description and in technical contexts (textiles, printing).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a single color; uniformly or solidly colored (no patterns, variations, or multiple colors).
The room was painted in an unicolored shade of gray.
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Adjective 2
(Often in textiles, design, or printing) lacking pattern or decoration and presented in one continuous color field.
The fabric is unicolored, which makes it easy to pair with patterned accessories.
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Last updated: 2025/09/28 06:22