maculation
9.9
The state of being marked with spots or stains
- noun
:
maculación
- The leopard is known for its distinctive coat, which has unique maculations that help it blend into the forest.
Examples
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The child's shirt was covered in maculations of paint after an afternoon of finger painting.
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It had, however, broad maculations of bluish-black, obviously caused by extravasated blood from contusions.
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The artist's painting featured beautiful maculations of color that added depth to the canvas.
Synonyms
spotting
vsmaculation
4
3.9
Making small spots or stains appear on something
is the state or act of having such localized discolouration rather than causing it
staining
vsmaculation
3
3.7
The process of making a mark or color change on a surface like wood
refers more to having distinct spotted or blotched appearance rather than general discoloration
marking
vsmaculation
3
1.9
Making a visible sign on a surface like a wall or paper
is about being covered in spots or blemishes rather than simple identification marks
mottling
vsmaculation
1
6.9
A pattern of spots or patches with different colors
is the general condition of having spots or areas of discoloration
Antonyms
How Spotted
maculation
9.9
staining
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3.7
3
3.7
Surface Forms
maculation singular
maculations plural
Morphology
Etymology
Maculation comes from the Latin root macula, which means 'spot' or 'stain'. Think of immaculate ('without a spot') — so maculation is the act or state of having spots or stains, meaning marking something with spots or being spotted.