painting
UK: ˈpeɪntɪŋ | US: ˈpeɪntɪŋ
n. the act or art of applying paint to a surface
n. a painted picture or work of art
n. the process or occupation of covering surfaces with paint for practical or decorative purposes
The word "painting" derives from the verb "paint," which originates from the Old French "peintier" (to paint), itself from Latin "pingere" (to decorate or depict). The suffix "-ing" is a productive English nominalizing suffix, turning verbs into nouns that denote the action (e.g., "running") or its result (e.g., "a painting"). The morpheme "paint" has retained its core meaning of applying color, while "-ing" systematically forms nouns from verbs, making "painting" a transparent compound in modern English.
Her painting of the sunset won first prize in the art competition.
The painting on the wall was done by a famous Renaissance artist.
He took up painting as a hobby during his retirement.
The museum features a collection of modern painting styles.
The painting process took three days due to the intricate details.