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Definition of discolor

discolor

/dɪsˈkʌl.ɚ/
(UK: discolour)
dis · col · or
Adjective:discolored
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Past Simple:discolored
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Past Participle:discolored
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Present Participle:discoloring
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discolor Lexical Profile

discolor Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

American To change or spoil the natural color of something, or to become changed or spoiled in color.

Example

"Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will eventually discolor the antique wooden table."

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• Rhymes for discolor

• Nearby Words

disclosure
disco
discography
discolor
discoloration
discolorization
discombobulate

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English descolouren, borrowed from Old French descolorer, from Medieval Latin discolorare ('to deprive of color'), formed from the prefix dis- and color ('hue, color').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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