noun
coloration
Coloration (noun) means the act or skill of adding colour to something.
noun
1
The act or skill of adding colour to something.
2
The particular colour or pattern that something has.
3
(music) A sign in old written music, shown with red ink or black notes, used to mark a shift in rhythm.
4
(music) A florid run of fast notes added to decorate a melody in old written music.
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Etymology
Came into English from French coloration, which goes back to Latin colōrātiō.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for coloration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of coloration?
"coloration" (noun) means the act or skill of adding colour to something.
What is another word for coloration?
Other words for "coloration" include colouration, colour, color.
What are the different meanings of coloration?
"coloration" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act or skill of adding colour to something; 2. The particular colour or pattern that something has; 3. (music) A sign in old written music, shown with red ink or black notes, used to mark a shift in rhythm.
