How Do You Spell DISCOLOR?

Pronunciation: [dɪskˈʌlə] (IPA)

The word "discolor" is spelled as /dɪsˈkʌlə(r)/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "dis" is pronounced as /dɪs/, the stress falls on the second syllable "col" which is pronounced as /ˈkʌl/ and the final syllable "or" is pronounced as /ə(r)/. The word means to change the color of something, usually making it less bright or attractive. It is important to spell this word correctly, as spelling errors can impact communication and convey a lack of attention to detail.

DISCOLOR Meaning and Definition

1. The term "discolor" refers to a process, action, or state of changing or altering the natural color or appearance of an object, substance, or living organism. It involves the loss or disturbance of the original hue, tone, saturation, or pigmentation, resulting in a variation or deviation from the expected or desired color.

   In the context of physical objects or materials, discoloration can occur due to various external factors such as exposure to light, heat, moisture, chemicals, or environmental pollutants. For example, prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause fabrics, dyes, or paintings to fade or discolor. Similarly, metals may undergo discoloration due to oxidation or corrosion.

   Regarding organic matter, discoloration can refer to changes in the color of living tissues, including plants, flowers, or fruits, caused by aging, disease, infection, or metabolic reactions. For instance, when a banana ripens, the green skin can discolor and turn into a yellowish tone due to the breakdown of chlorophyll and the production of natural pigments.

   The term "discolor" can also be used metaphorically to describe the alteration of perceptions, emotions, or reputations. In this sense, it implies a negative change or tarnishing of someone's character, integrity, or image as a result of inappropriate behavior, scandal, or controversy that stains their previously respected or admired status.

Common Misspellings for DISCOLOR

• discloe
• discoloerd
• scolor
• dicolor
• discolse
• discober
• disclore
• discor
• disacolor
• dyscolour
• discoloth
• discomon
• miscolore
• diclor
• discolze
• Discorsor
• dissoloot
• dicoulor
• Discalor
• distilor
• distoloc
• Mishcolor
• Dycolour
• miskolorz
• disolow
• discolsor
• dissolvor
• Disovor

Etymology of DISCOLOR

The word "discolor" originated from the Latin word "discolorare", which is derived from two Latin roots: "dis-", meaning "apart" or "away", and "colorare", meaning "to color" or "to dye". Therefore, the etymology of "discolor" can be understood as "to remove or change color".

Similar spelling words for DISCOLOR

• deschooler,
• Disglory,
• discolour,
• descaler,
• discolorize,
• dezcallar,
• Tussicular,
• discoloured,
• discolorise,
• dichloride,
• discolored,
• disculor.

Conjugate verb Discolor

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have discolored

you would have discolored

he/she/it would have discolored

we would have discolored

they would have discolored

I would have discolor

you would have discolor

he/she/it would have discolor

we would have discolor

they would have discolor

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been discoloring

you would have been discoloring

he/she/it would have been discoloring

we would have been discoloring

they would have been discoloring

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would discolor

you would discolor

he/she/it would discolor

we would discolor

they would discolor

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be discoloring

you would be discoloring

he/she/it would be discoloring

we would be discoloring

they would be discoloring

FUTURE

I will discolor

you will discolor

he/she/it will discolor

we will discolor

they will discolor

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be discoloring

you will be discoloring

he/she/it will be discoloring

we will be discoloring

they will be discoloring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have discolored

you will have discolored

he/she/it will have discolored

we will have discolored

they will have discolored

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been discoloring

you will have been discoloring

he/she/it will have been discoloring

we will have been discoloring

they will have been discoloring

IMPERATIVE

you discolor

we let´s discolor

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to discolor

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was discoloring

you were discoloring

he/she/it was discoloring

we were discoloring

they were discoloring

PAST PARTICIPLE

discolored

PAST PERFECT

I had discolored

you had discolored

he/she/it had discolored

we had discolored

they had discolored

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been discoloring

you had been discoloring

he/she/it had been discoloring

we had been discoloring

they had been discoloring

PRESENT

I discolor

you discolor

he/she/it discolors

we discolor

they discolor

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am discoloring

you are discoloring

he/she/it is discoloring

we are discoloring

they are discoloring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

discoloring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have discolored

you have discolored

he/she/it has discolored

we have discolored

they have discolored

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been discoloring

you have been discoloring

he/she/it has been discoloring

we have been discoloring

they have been discoloring

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it discolor

SIMPLE PAST

I discolored

you discolored

he/she/it discolored

we discolored

they discolored