Definitions
- Describing an object or animal with three distinct colors. - Referring to a flag or emblem with three different colors. - Talking about a plant or flower with three different colored parts.
- Referring to a flag or emblem with three different colors. - Talking about a sandwich or dish with three different colored layers. - Describing a gemstone or mineral with three different colored bands.
List of Similarities
- 1Both tricolored and tricolour refer to objects with three different colors.
- 2Both can be used to describe flags or emblems with three different colors.
- 3Both can be used to describe food or plants with three different colored parts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Tricolored is more commonly used in American English while tricolour is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Connotation: Tricolored may be associated with animals or objects with three distinct colors while tricolour may be associated with flags or emblems with three different colors.
- 3Formality: Tricolour may be considered more formal than tricolored due to its association with flags and emblems.
Remember this!
Tricolored and tricolour are synonyms that refer to objects with three different colors. The difference between them lies in their spelling, usage, etymology, connotation, and formality. While tricolored is more commonly used in American English and may be associated with animals or objects, tricolour is more commonly used in British English and may be associated with flags or emblems, making it more formal.
