noun
- The natural color or pattern of an animal's skin, fur, feathers, or scales; coloring.
- The act or process of applying color to something; the result of coloring.
- A particular shade, tone, or quality imparted to something; character or aspect.
Usage: Plural form of coloration; Commonly used in biology and zoology
Usage: Plural form of coloration
Usage: Plural form of coloration; Often used figuratively
Examples
- The colourations of tropical birds are among the most vibrant in nature.
- Different species of frogs display distinct colourations that warn predators of toxins.
- The artist experimented with various colourations to achieve the desired effect.
- The political speech had troubling colourations that suggested bias.
- Butterfly wings exhibit intricate colourations that serve both aesthetic and protective purposes.
- The colourations of the sunset ranged from orange to deep purple.