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coloration

co·lo·ra·tion

US/ˌkʌlɜrˈeɪʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

the timbre of a musical sound

  • “the recording fails to capture the true color of the original music”
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2.

appearance with regard to color

  • “her healthy coloration”
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3.

choice and use of colors (as by an artist)

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Origin

From French coloration, from Latin colōrātiō.

Phrases

  • obliterative coloration
  • warning coloration

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