Discolor

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkʌlər/

Definitions of discolor

verb to change or cause to change in color, especially to a less attractive or less desirable one

Example Sentences

A1 The sun can discolor fabric if left outside for too long.

A2 Leaving a wet towel on a wooden surface may discolor it.

B1 Certain foods like tomatoes can discolor plastic containers.

B2 Exposure to harsh chemicals can discolor metal surfaces over time.

C1 The painting started to discolor due to poor preservation techniques.

C2 The antique book showed signs of discoloration on the pages.

Examples of discolor in a Sentence

formal The fabric discolors easily when exposed to sunlight.

informal I accidentally spilled bleach on my shirt and now it's all discolored.

slang My sneakers got all funky and discolored after I wore them in the rain.

figurative The scandal has started to discolor his reputation in the eyes of the public.

Grammatical Forms of discolor

• past tense: discolored
• plural: discolors
• comparative: more discolored
• superlative: most discolored
• present tense: discolor
• future tense: will discolor
• perfect tense: have discolored
• continuous tense: is discoloring
• singular: discolor
• positive degree: discolor
• infinitive: discolor
• gerund: discoloring
• participle: discolored

Origin and Evolution of discolor

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'discolor' originated from the Latin word 'discolor' which means 'of various colors'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'discolor' has retained its meaning of something losing or changing its color, but has also been used more broadly to describe anything that has become discolored or tainted.