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Definition of coloration

coloration

/ˌkʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
(UK: colouration)
col · or · a · tion
Plural:colorations
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Adjective:colorational
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coloration Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The appearance of something with regard to color, or the characteristic arrangement and pattern of colors, especially on an animal, plant, or mineral.

Example

"The mottled brown coloration of the owl's feathers helps it blend seamlessly against the tree bark."

2

The act or process of applying or imparting color to something.

Example

"The artisan used natural vegetable dyes for the coloration of the handwoven wool."

3

A distinctive tone quality, timbre, or expressive nuance in music, voice, or writing.

Example

"The cellist brought a warm, dark coloration to the opening movement of the concerto."

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• Rhymes for coloration

• Nearby Words

colorado river
colorado springs
colorant
coloration
colorblind
colorblindness
colored

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French coloration or directly from Late Latin coloratio, derived from the Latin verb colorare ('to color or tint').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coloration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coloration
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