pigment
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pigment, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.
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Etymology
From Latin pigmentum, related to pingere ("to paint") — a doublet of "pimento" and "pimiento".
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What does “pigment” mean?
The word “pigment” means a substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells. In plain terms, a colouring substance found in paint, skin, or plants.
How do you pronounce “pigment”?
“Pigment” is pronounced PIHG-muhnt (/ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “pigment” in a sentence?
Here is “pigment” used in a sentence: “Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin and hair colour.”
What part of speech is “pigment”?
Depending on how it is used, “pigment” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “pigment” come from?
The word “pigment” comes from Latin. From Latin pigmentum, related to pingere ("to paint") — a doublet of "pimento" and "pimiento".
Is “pigment” a common word?
“Pigment” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pigment” have?
“Pigment” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.