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colouring

Definition

Colouring is the process of adding colour to something.

You can colour with crayons, markers, paints, or even your own fingers!

Colouring can be fun and creative, and it can also be a way to express yourself.

How can the word be used?

A substance that is used to give something colour.

colouring

Different forms of the word

Noun:

Colouring: The process of applying colour to something.

Adjective:

Colourful: Having many different colours.

Verb:

To colour: To apply colour to something.

Etymology

The word "colouring" comes from the Old French word "colourer", which means "to give color to". It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to the process of applying color to something.

Question

Why is colouring important in nature?