How Do You Spell DISCOLOUR?

Pronunciation: [dɪskˈʌlə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "discolour" can be explained through its International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription: /dɪsˈkʌlə/. The "dis-" prefix means "not" or "opposite of", while the "colour" root refers to a property of light. The "c" in "colour" is changed to "s" when the suffix "-our" is removed to form "discolour". This spelling is used in British English, while in American English, the spelling "discolor" without the extra "u" is preferred.

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DISCOLOUR Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "discolour" refers to the process or act of causing something to lose its natural or original color, or to become discolored. It involves altering the hue, shade, or tone of an object or substance, resulting in a change that is visually noticeable. Discolouration frequently occurs due to various factors such as exposure to light, heat, chemicals, or the deterioration of materials over time.

    To discolour something can happen in various ways, including the occurrence of stains, fading, or the appearance of patches that differ in color from the original surface. This alteration may affect both natural and manufactured items, including fabrics, paints, metals, plastics, and even bodily tissues. For instance, exposure to sunlight can discolour a fabric by causing the fading of its dye and the loss of its vibrant appearance, resulting in a perceptible change in color and tone.

    Discolouration can also be a symptom of certain diseases or health conditions, such as jaundice, where the skin and eyes acquire a yellowish or pale color due to liver dysfunction. It is worth noting that discolouration can be reversible or irreversible depending on the cause and the extent of the change. Countermeasures against discolouration involve preventive actions, such as avoiding exposure to damaging agents, using protective coatings or treatments, or employing proper cleaning and maintenance practices to prevent or slow down the process.

  2. To stain; to tinge; to alter the natural hue or colour of; to alter the complexion.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISCOLOUR

Etymology of DISCOLOUR

The word discolour originated from Middle English in the 14th century. It is derived from the Old French word descolurer, which means to change color. The Old French term itself is a combination of des- (meaning away or apart) and colur (meaning color). Therefore, the word discolour essentially means to change or remove color.

Similar spelling words for DISCOLOUR

Conjugate verb Discolour

CONDITIONAL

I would discolour
you would discolour
he/she/it would discolour
we would discolour
they would discolour
I would discolor
we would discolor
you would discolor
he/she/it would discolor
they would discolor

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be discolouring
you would be discolouring
he/she/it would be discolouring
we would be discolouring
they would be discolouring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have discolour
you would have discolour
he/she/it would have discolour
we would have discolour
they would have discolour

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been discolouring
you would have been discolouring
he/she/it would have been discolouring
we would have been discolouring
they would have been discolouring

FUTURE

I will discolour
you will discolour
he/she/it will discolour
we will discolour
they will discolour
I will discolor
we will discolor
you will discolor
he/she/it will discolor
they will discolor

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be discolouring
you will be discolouring
he/she/it will be discolouring
we will be discolouring
they will be discolouring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have discoloured
you will have discoloured
he/she/it will have discoloured
we will have discoloured
they will have discoloured
I will have discolored
we will have discolored
you will have discolored
he/she/it will have discolored
they will have discolored

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been discolouring
you will have been discolouring
he/she/it will have been discolouring
we will have been discolouring
they will have been discolouring

IMPERATIVE

you discolour
we let´s discolour

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to discolour

PAST

I discoloured
you discoloured
he/she/it discoloured
we discoloured
they discoloured
I discolored
we discolored
you discolored
he/she/it discolored
they discolored

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was discolouring
you were discolouring
he/she/it was discolouring
we were discolouring
they were discolouring

PAST PARTICIPLE

discoloured

PAST PERFECT

I had discoloured
you had discoloured
he/she/it had discoloured
we had discoloured
they had discoloured
I had discolored
we had discolored
you had discolored
he/she/it had discolored
they had discolored

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been discolouring
you had been discolouring
he/she/it had been discolouring
we had been discolouring
they had been discolouring

PRESENT

I discolour
you discolour
he/she/it discolours
we discolour
they discolour
I discolor
we discolor
you discolor
he/she/it discolors
they discolor

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am discolouring
you are discolouring
he/she/it is discolouring
we are discolouring
they are discolouring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

discolouring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have discoloured
you have discoloured
he/she/it has discoloured
we have discoloured
they have discoloured
I have discolored
we have discolored
you have discolored
he/she/it has discolored
they have discolored

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been discolouring
you have been discolouring
he/she/it has been discolouring
we have been discolouring
they have been discolouring
I am discoloring
we are discoloring
you are discoloring
he/she/it is discoloring
they are discoloring
I was discoloring
we were discoloring
you were discoloring
he/she/it was discoloring
they were discoloring
I will be discoloring
we will be discoloring
you will be discoloring
he/she/it will be discoloring
they will be discoloring
I have been discoloring
we have been discoloring
you have been discoloring
he/she/it has been discoloring
they have been discoloring
I had been discoloring
we had been discoloring
you had been discoloring
he/she/it had been discoloring
they had been discoloring
I will have been discoloring
we will have been discoloring
you will have been discoloring
he/she/it will have been discoloring
they will have been discoloring
I would have discolored
we would have discolored
you would have discolored
he/she/it would have discolored
they would have discolored
I would be discoloring
we would be discoloring
you would be discoloring
he/she/it would be discoloring
they would be discoloring
I would have been discoloring
we would have been discoloring
you would have been discoloring
he/she/it would have been discoloring
they would have been discoloring

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