Definitions and Examples of colored, chromatic, pigmented
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
colored
Having a particular color or combination of colors.
Example
She wore a brightly colored dress to the party.
Relating to or produced by color.
Example
The rainbow is a chromatic phenomenon caused by the refraction of light.
Containing pigment, which gives color to an object or organism.
Example
The skin of some animals, such as zebras and tigers, is pigmented to provide camouflage.
Key Differences: colored vs chromatic vs pigmented
- 1Colored refers to the presence of a particular color or combination of colors.
- 2Chromatic refers to anything related to color.
- 3Pigmented refers to the presence of pigment, which gives color to an object or organism.
Effective Usage of colored, chromatic, pigmented
- 1Art and Design: Use colored and chromatic to describe the use of color in art and design.
- 2Biology: Use pigmented to describe the coloration of organisms in biology.
- 3Everyday Life: Use these antonyms in everyday conversations to describe the presence or absence of color in objects or organisms.
Remember this!
The antonyms of achromous describe the presence of color or pigmentation in an object or organism. Colored refers to the presence of a particular color or combination of colors, chromatic refers to anything related to color, and pigmented refers to the presence of pigment. These antonyms can be used in art and design, biology, and everyday conversations to describe the presence or absence of color.