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colour
[ kuhl-er ]
colour
/ ˈkʌlə /
noun
- an attribute of things that results from the light they reflect, transmit, or emit in so far as this light causes a visual sensation that depends on its wavelengths
- the aspect of visual perception by which an observer recognizes this attribute
- the quality of the light producing this aspect of visual perception
- ( as modifier )
colour vision
- Also calledchromatic colour
- a colour, such as red or green, that possesses hue, as opposed to achromatic colours such as white or black
- ( as modifier ) Compare black-and-white
a colour television
a colour film
- a substance, such as a dye, pigment, or paint, that imparts colour to something
- the skin complexion of a person, esp as determined by his race
- ( as modifier )
colour problem
colour prejudice
- the use of all the hues in painting as distinct from composition, form, and light and shade
- the quantity and quality of ink used in a printing process
- the distinctive tone of a musical sound; timbre
- vividness, authenticity, or individuality
period colour
- semblance or pretext (esp in the phrases take on a different colour, under colour of )
- a precious mineral particle, esp gold, found in auriferous gravel
- physics one of three characteristics of quarks, designated red, blue, or green, but having no relationship with the physical sensation
verb
- to give or apply colour to (something)
- tr to give a convincing or plausible appearance to (something, esp to that which is spoken or recounted)
to colour an alibi
- tr to influence or distort (something, esp a report or opinion)
anger coloured her judgment
- introften foll byup to become red in the face, esp when embarrassed or annoyed
- intr (esp of ripening fruit) to change hue
Spelling Note
Other Words From
- trans·colour adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of colour1
Example Sentences
Marine Nationale had won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle two years ago in the same yellow and blue colours for Michael O'Sullivan, the Irish jockey who died after a fall last month.
The brightly coloured drinks are designed to appeal to children - but most contain the naturally occurring sweetener glycerol, instead of sugar, to stop them freezing solid and give the slushy effect.
During the procession, younger women lead at the front, distinguished from the married women by the different colour of their clothing.
Asked what the tent was like, the witness said: "It was what I would describe as a festival tent, very small, green in colour… bowing on the top."
All their lives Carol, Hannah and Louise similarly spent their time bringing joy and colour and happiness to other people's lives.
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