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χρώμα — meaning in English

chroma

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English meaning

  • color noun The visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
  • complexion noun The natural color and texture of a person's facial skin.
  • paint noun A liquid or paste that is spread onto a surface and dries into a solid, coloured coating.
  • stain noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
  • suit noun A matching jacket and trousers (or skirt) worn together as formal or business clothing.

Senses

χρώμα is used for these senses in English:

  • color These hues as used in color television or films, color photographs, etc (as opposed to the shades of grey used in black-and-white television).
  • complexion The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.
  • paint (dated) Any substance fixed with latex to harden it.
  • stain A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.
  • suit (card games) Each of the sets of a pack of cards distinguished by colour and/or specific emblems, such as the spades, hearts, diamonds, or clubs of traditional Anglo, Hispanic, and French playing cards.

color — full definition

  1. noun The visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
  2. noun A person's skin tone, especially as it relates to race or ethnicity.
  3. noun Interesting or lively detail that makes something more vivid or engaging.
  4. verb To add color to something, often with crayons, paint, or dye.

complexion — full definition

  1. noun The natural color and texture of a person's facial skin.
  2. noun The general character or nature of a situation.

Related Greek words