UMBER Meaning and
Definition
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Umber is a term of Latin origin primarily used as a noun that defines a deep, dark, and earthy color, typically resembling a brownish shade. It is known for its rich, warm, and muted appearance that is often likened to the color of roasted nuts or the bark of certain trees. Umber is categorized within the brown color family but possesses distinctive undertones of red, yellow, or green, giving it a unique character. This hue is typically achieved by blending various pigments, such as yellow ochre, raw sienna, and raw umber, with burnt umber being the most commonly employed variation.
Beyond its significance as a color, "umber" can also function as a verb, referring to the act of applying or painting with umber pigments. This usage primarily pertains to artistic contexts, where the inclusion of umber in oil or acrylic paintings enables artists to create depth, shadows, and a sense of warmth.
Furthermore, "umber" has secondary meanings in specialized fields. In geology, it can designate a type of iron-rich clay soil found in some regions, while in natural history, it refers to a dark-colored pigment secreted by certain animals.
Overall, as a color or as a verb, "umber" encapsulates a sense of earthiness and depth, making it sought-after in artistic, design, and décor applications.
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A brownish yellow pigment, a natural earth containing manganese and iron oxide.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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A pigment of various shades of brown, occurring either naturally in veins and beds, or prepared artificially; a finely-pulverised peat or brown coal from Cologne, used as a pigment, but chiefly employed to adulterate snuff, &c.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for UMBER
Etymology of UMBER
The word "umber" originates from the Latin word "umbra", meaning "shadow" or "shade". It was first used in English around the 16th century to refer to a brownish color resembling the natural pigment known as "raw umber". The pigment, obtained from the earth, was used in painting and had a dark shade that resembled shadows, giving rise to its name. Over time, "umber" started to be used as a color name on its own, referring to a dark brown color.
Similar spelling words for UMBER
- Amyrah,
- ymir,
- Omari,
- wiemer,
- immure,
- ymer,
- Emerey,
- WAMRU,
- AMRA,
- Amyra,
- EMIRA,
- Amira,
- EAMRI,
- d\'amuro,
- emrah,
- emmer,
- ohmer,
- Amiri,
- omura,
- wamwere,
- d\'amore,
- Aimerey,
- Imrie,
- awmrie,
- Omeira,
- omrah,
- Omer,
- aamir,
- Imray,
- eimer,
- d\'amor,
- omoro,
- Amry,
- amor,
- wimer,
- imura,
- Aymer,
- AEMRA,
- amaroo,
- AEMAR,
- EMRIU,
- omair,
- Aimery,
- oemar,
- imar,
- Ameerah,
- amori,
- EMAR,
- oumarou,
- EMRH,
- Amariah,
- Aimory,
- emurray,
- Imri,
- EMRE,
- ahmer,
- EMRIAE,
- ajmer,
- Omero,
- amoria,
- ameree,
- ommar,
- ahmar,
- emmure,
- ajmeri,
- oumar,
- OMRO,
- immer,
- emiri,
- IMER,
- amhara,
- Ameir,
- amauri,
- umari,
- OMR,
- Emera,
- EMRW,
- weemer,
- EEMIR,
- awamori,
- imeri,
- whimmier,
- emery,
- IMMOR,
- omeir,
- ABN-AMRO,
- IMR,
- amaru,
- amora,
- Umer,
- l\'amore,
- weimer,
- amuro,
- imaro,
- wommera,
- ameer,
- Aimer,
- Amer,
- umur,
- yumari,
- IHMMR,
- Amore,
- IAWMR,
- emaar,
- IMARH,
- Amarra,
- woomera,
- umrah,
- emoryi,
- omori,
- wimmer,
- EMIWARE,
- yomiuri,
- wimmera,
- IMRA,
- oamaru,
- d\'amour,
- Amorwe,
- EHMR,
- Amar,
- EEMR,
- ammari,
- umaria,
- amari,
- Amorey,
- AMRI-TWC,
- aamer,
- aymara,
- Amorra,
- IMWIR,
- Amerey,
- aomori,
- ameriyah,
- AMRI,
- Amaro,
- Amaury,
- amir,
- EIMR,
- umphrey,
- amariya,
- Amory,
- umaru,
- OMRE,
- amero,
- whom're,
- EMMR,
- iomaire,
- al-omari,
- Umbrell,
- amiry,
- ameri,
- UHMRA,
- IMRO,
- omara,
- IMRI/NRC,
- aomar,
- Umberger,
- EMUOR,
- EMR-ISAC,
- yomari,
- eimeria,
- OMR2,
- d\'aimer,
- Emyr,
- EMEAR,
- wehmeier,
- wymer,
- amurru,
- Omarr,
- Amera,
- umayr,
- Ammar,
- umri,
- Ajmere,
- Emmory,
- IMUR,
- amerie,
- aimar,
- Emer,
- Aumery,
- Aymery,
- ummer,
- amurri,
- iwamura,
- emeer,
- wymore,
- umbra,
- Omar,
- umbrage,
- yemmer,
- emir,
- amour,
- eumir,
- amuri,
- woomerah,
- omaar,
- emr1,
- ahmir,
- omir,
- Emmery,
- W-AMR,
- PCR-IMRA,
- IAAMRH,
- uemura,
- awmry,
- Amery,
- Amerah,
- G-OMR,
- yohmor,
- eamer,
- yammer,
- Umar,
- Amirah,
- AMRI-UNO,
- womera,
- amiriya,
- Aumure,
- Iomhair,
- AMRU,
- Umbery,
- Emmor,
- UMRA,
- umbria,
- amare,
- emirau,
- Imre,
- aumry,
- amarah,
- umpire,
- Emory,
- Omri,
- AMR5,
- Omyra,
- Ameera,
- amorou,
- umbrina,
- HMPC&IMR,
- wehmeyer,
- emure,
- weimar,
- Amr,
- aamar,
- waymire,
- Amara,
- amer.,
- AIMRR,
- Imrigh,
- AMRO,
- AMRE,
- imara,
- amur,
- umbrian,
- Emeri,
- al-ahmar,
- l\'amour,
- Iomhar,
- IJMARI,
- EMR,
- Imari,
- IMHARO,
- ameriya,
- Ammer,
- EMAIR,
- Imrah.
Conjugate verb Umber
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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would have umbered
CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
I
would have been umbering
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he/she/it
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would have been umbering
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
I
would umber
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would umber
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
would be umbering
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would be umbering
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FUTURE
I
will umber
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will umber
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be umbering
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will be umbering
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FUTURE PERFECT
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will have umbered
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will have umbered
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been umbering
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IMPERATIVE
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Let´s umber
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
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we
were umbering
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
I
had umbered
you
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been umbering
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PRESENT
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umber
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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am umbering
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is umbering
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
I
have umbered
you
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he/she/it
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have umbered
they
have umbered
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been umbering
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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SIMPLE PAST
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