Discoloration

Pronunciation: /dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of discoloration

noun a change in the color of something, typically due to damage or decay

Example Sentences

A1 The discoloration on the wall was caused by water damage.

A2 The doctor explained that the discoloration on my skin was due to a lack of sunlight.

B1 The discoloration of the leaves indicated a problem with the plant's health.

B2 The discoloration of the metal was a sign of corrosion.

C1 The discoloration of the artwork was carefully restored by a professional conservator.

C2 The discoloration of the marble statue was a result of centuries of exposure to the elements.

Examples of discoloration in a Sentence

formal The discoloration on the painting was caused by exposure to sunlight over time.

informal I noticed some discoloration on the old photo in the attic.

slang The discoloration on my shoes is from stepping in mud.

figurative The discoloration of her mood was evident in her lack of enthusiasm.

Grammatical Forms of discoloration

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

Origin and Evolution of discoloration

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'discoloration' originated from the Latin word 'discolorare', which is a combination of 'dis-' (meaning 'apart') and 'colorare' (meaning 'to color').

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'discoloration' has retained its original meaning of something becoming a different color or losing its original color, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe any kind of alteration or change in color.