discolouration
noun
Simple meaning
Alteration of hue or appearance.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihskuhlerayshuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪsˈkʌlɚˈeɪʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
British spelling
The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; alteration of hue or appearance.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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This meaning: (British spelling) The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; alteration of hue or appearance.
Used this way, discolouration is a word tied to one variety of English that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. Most speakers understand it but seldom reach for it.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Regional
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Uncommon in everyday speech
Usage note
Mainly used in British English, so it may read as unusual elsewhere.
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