unpigmented
|un-pig-ment-ed|
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/ʌnˈpɪɡmɛntɪd/
lacking color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unpigmented' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'pigmented' from Latin 'pigmentum' meaning 'coloring matter'.
Historical Evolution
'pigmentum' transformed into the English word 'pigment', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'unpigmented'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pigmentum' referred to any coloring matter, and 'unpigmented' evolved to mean lacking such coloring.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking pigment or color.
The unpigmented areas of the skin were more sensitive to sunlight.
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Last updated: 2025/07/18 01:29