bicoloured

Thân thiện

A bicoloured butterfly lands on a pink flower.

Definition

Adjective: - Having two distinct colors or shades. This term describes something that displays two different colors, often in a pattern, such as stripes, patches, or a division.

Usage

The adjective "bicoloured" (also spelled "bicolored") is used directly before a noun to describe it. It is a formal or technical term often found in descriptions of animals, plants, fabrics, and designs. - The botanist identified a bicoloured orchid. - She wore a striking bicoloured scarf of blue and gold.

Examples

• The flag is bicoloured, featuring equal bands of black and red.
• We observed a bicoloured bird with a yellow breast and green wings.
• The fabric was bicoloured, weaving threads of crimson and ivory.

Advanced Usage

• "Bicoloured" as a descriptor in taxonomy and biology: Used to formally describe species with two-colored markings.
  • The field guide noted the butterfly's bicoloured antennae.
• In heraldry and design: Used to describe shields, logos, or patterns split into two tinctures.
  • The family crest was a simple, bicoloured shield.

Variants and Related Words

• Bicolor (Adjective): An alternative spelling, especially in American English. It has the same meaning.
  • a bicolor flower
• Bicolour (Adjective/ Noun): A less common variant.
• Parti-coloured (Adjective): Having parts of different colors; similar but can imply more than two colors or a variegated pattern.
• Two-tone (Adjective): Having two colors or shades, often used for objects like cars, shoes, or sound.
  • a two-tone paint job

Synonyms

• Two-colored
• Dichromatic
• Dual-colored

Antonyms

• Monochromatic (having one color)
• Polychromatic (having many colors)

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Bicoloured pattern: A specific design using two colors.
  • The dress had a bold bicoloured pattern.
• Bicoloured vision: A technical term, though rare, potentially relating to seeing in two color channels. (Note: This is a compound term using "bicoloured" as a component).

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having two colors
   • a bicolor flower
   • a bicolored postage stamp

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bicolor
• bicolour
• bicolored
• bichrome
• dichromatic