English noun: colouration |
1. | colouration (attribute) the timbre of a musical sound |
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| Samples | The recording fails to capture the true color of the original music.
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| Synonyms | color, coloration, colour |
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| Broader (hypernym) | quality, timber, timbre, tone |
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2. | colouration (attribute) appearance with regard to color |
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| Samples | Her healthy coloration.
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| Synonyms | coloration |
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| Broader (hypernym) | color, coloring, colour, colouring |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | depigmentation, hair coloring, pigmentation, protective coloration |
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3. | colouration (act) choice and use of colors (as by an artist) |
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| Synonyms | coloration |
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| Broader (hypernym) | choice, option, pick, selection |
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