unicolour
|u-ni-col-our|
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/ˈjuːnɪkʌlər/
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/ˈjuːnɪkʌlə/
one colour
Etymology
'unicolour' originates from a combination of the prefix 'uni-' (from Latin 'unus') meaning 'one' and 'colour' (from Old French 'colour', from Latin 'color').
'unicolour' is a modern English formation combining 'uni-' + 'colour'; it has parallels in other European languages (e.g. French 'unicolore', Latin-derived elements) and the variant spelling 'unicolor' appears in some contexts, but the meaning remained the same.
Initially it meant 'of one colour' and this basic meaning has been retained in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an item, fabric, or surface that is of a single colour.
The curtains came in several unicolours to match different decors.
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Adjective 1
having a single colour; not multicoloured; monochrome.
She wore a unicolour coat to keep the look simple.
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Last updated: 2025/12/27 15:56