tint

UK: tɪnt | US: tɪnt

Definition

  1. n. a slight or pale color

  2. vt. to add a small amount of color to something

Structure
tint <color>
Etymology

The word "tint" originates from the Latin tinctus, meaning "a dyeing" or "coloring," derived from tingere ("to dye"). It entered English via Old French teint in the 14th century, retaining its core meaning of a subtle shade or hue. The morpheme "tint" itself is monomorphic, as it cannot be further divided into smaller meaningful units while preserving its original spelling.

Examples

  1. The artist added a blue tint to the sky in the painting.

  2. Her glasses have a slight pink tint to reduce glare.

  3. The sunset cast a golden tint over the mountains.

  4. He tinted the windows of his car to block sunlight.

  5. The old photograph had faded to a sepia tint.