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Meaning of pigmentation
The natural coloring of the skin, hair, or eyes.
Etymology of pigmentation
The word "pigmentation" has its roots in the Latin word "pigmentum," meaning "paint" or "color," and the suffix "-ation," which forms a noun indicating a process or result.
The term "pigmentation" has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the natural coloring of living tissues.
Synonyms
coloration
discoloration
pigmentation
staining
dyeing
tinting
toning
shading
coloring
hue
chroma
saturation
intensity
brightness
darkness
lightness
pallor
lividity
rubor
erythema
melanosis
albinism
leucism
xanthosis
carotenemia
jaundice
icterus
chromatism
chromatosis
dyschromia
hypopigmentation
hyperpigmentation
Definitions
- The process of producing or depositing pigment, especially melanin, in living tissues.
- * The coloration of the skin, hair, or eyes resulting from the presence of pigment.
Usage Examples
- The pigmentation of the skin can vary greatly from person to person, depending on genetic and environmental factors.
- * The artist's use of pigmentation in her paintings created a vibrant and dynamic effect.
Antonyms
decolorization
depigmentation
discoloration
fading
bleaching
whitening
lightening
pallor
albinism
leucism
achromia
hypopigmentation
decoloration
colorlessness
pallidity
waniness
sallowness
lividity
mortification