change of color
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- noun
- /ʧeɪndʒ əv ˈkʌlər/
- US
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cambio de color
- In the autumn, the trees undergo a beautiful change of color as their leaves turn vibrant shades of red and orange.
You cannot stop the natural process, all its chemical reaction, fermentation, change of colour, everything is in constant state of change.
- You cannot stop the natural process, all its chemical reaction, fermentation, change of colour, everything is in constant state of change.
Examples
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During sunset, the sky exhibited a remarkable change of color, transitioning from blue to a warm orange hue.
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It's not new, and it's faded, but the change of color is startling.
Fiction book (1996) -
The Hoya Vario PL-color filters allow a gradual change of color, from red to yellow, or from blue to red.
Academic text (2005) -
"Compose yourself," said Clerval, who observed my change of color, "I will not mention it if it agitates you; but your father and cousin would be very happy if they received a letter from you in your own handwriting."
Fiction book (2002) -
The artist loves to experiment with light, creating a stunning change of color in her paintings that captures the viewer's attention.
Synonyms
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1.3
The act of adding color to something
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4.4
A change in color that makes something look faded or stained
How Complete
- US
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3.7
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3.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward noun phrase composed of 'change' + 'of' + 'color' whose meaning — an instance or process of something becoming a different color — is directly and literally derivable from its parts. This compositional pattern is common across languages and uses 'of' simply as a linker, so a B1 learner who knows 'change' and 'color' will readily understand it.
Etymology
Change of color gives a simple picture: the color of something changes, like a chameleon taking new shades or leaves turning red in autumn. So, it means 'an act or process of becoming a different color'.