PIGMENTATION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

pigmentation

noun

Definition of pigmentation

as in coloration

the natural coloring of people, animals, or plants Chlorophyll causes the green pigmentation in plants.

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Dissimilar Words

achromatism

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Recent Examples of pigmentation Gloger’s rule is an ecological principle formulated by the German evolutionary biologist Bernhard Rensch to describe the relationship between climatic conditions and pigmentation in animals. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 If tone, pigmentation or dullness is a concern, Nathan says chemical peels may be helpful. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026 The device registers skin age and notes pores, dark circles, pigmentation and acne. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 For overall hair health, Farel recommends his Julien Farel Magnifique Delay The Grey Hair & Scalp Serum, which the brand says is designed to support the scalp, hair fiber and pigmentation process. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigmentation

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Noun

Where many people might see a plant-eating bug with light yellow coloration and a splash of red accents, Sarah Schroeder sees, in a way, Taylor Swift.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Research published in 2022 found that body coloration in the black rat snake and other North American rat snakes is influenced by temperature, with darker individuals more common in cooler regions.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of coloration

Noun

Rooms The resort's 364 resort-facing guest rooms, including 16 suites, are clean, airy, and contemporary, with white and cream tones and hard-surface floors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
A couple of substitutes helped change the tone in the second half.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of tone

Noun

This could look like pointing out a character’s different skin tone in a board book, or noticing aloud why a toy aisle is divided by color.

— Anahi Collado, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Other symptoms may include blurred or dim vision, loss of peripheral vision, or decreased color vision.

— Melissa Rudy , Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of color

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