DISCOLOR Meaning and
Definition
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The term "discolor" refers to a process, action, or state of changing or altering the natural color or appearance of an object, substance, or living organism. It involves the loss or disturbance of the original hue, tone, saturation, or pigmentation, resulting in a variation or deviation from the expected or desired color.
In the context of physical objects or materials, discoloration can occur due to various external factors such as exposure to light, heat, moisture, chemicals, or environmental pollutants. For example, prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause fabrics, dyes, or paintings to fade or discolor. Similarly, metals may undergo discoloration due to oxidation or corrosion.
Regarding organic matter, discoloration can refer to changes in the color of living tissues, including plants, flowers, or fruits, caused by aging, disease, infection, or metabolic reactions. For instance, when a banana ripens, the green skin can discolor and turn into a yellowish tone due to the breakdown of chlorophyll and the production of natural pigments.
The term "discolor" can also be used metaphorically to describe the alteration of perceptions, emotions, or reputations. In this sense, it implies a negative change or tarnishing of someone's character, integrity, or image as a result of inappropriate behavior, scandal, or controversy that stains their previously respected or admired status.
Common Misspellings for DISCOLOR
Etymology of DISCOLOR
The word "discolor" originated from the Latin word "discolorare", which is derived from two Latin roots: "dis-", meaning "apart" or "away", and "colorare", meaning "to color" or "to dye". Therefore, the etymology of "discolor" can be understood as "to remove or change color".
Similar spelling words for DISCOLOR
- deschooler,
- Disglory,
- discolour,
- descaler,
- discolorize,
- dezcallar,
- Tussicular,
- discoloured,
- discolorise,
- dichloride,
- discolored,
- disculor.
Conjugate verb Discolor
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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to discolor
PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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SIMPLE PAST
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