hue
/hjʉː/
Meanings
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noun
The quality or perception of the color of an object, independent of light source.
- "The sunset had a beautiful hue of orange and pink."
- "The ripe tomato had a deep red hue."
- "The autumn leaves had a golden hue."
Pronunciation
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/hju/
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/hju/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with hueblue , queue , new
Variants
List of all variants of hue that leads to same resulthue , hues , Hue , hue and cries , hue and cry , hues and cries
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English hū, from hīwan ‘to be of a certain colour’.
Trivia
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The word 'hue' comes from the Old English word 'hū', which means 'to be of a certain color'.
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The rainbow is a natural phenomenon that displays all the different hues of the visible light spectrum.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Saturation: The intensity or purity of a hue, with higher saturation resulting in more vivid colors.
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Value: The lightness or darkness of a hue, with higher value resulting in lighter colors.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In art and literature, hue refers to the color or tone of something. It can also refer to a person's mood or disposition.
How to Memorize "hue"
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visualize
- Imagine a rainbow with all its different hues.
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associate
- Associate the word 'hue' with the word 'color'.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Happy Hues Are Red' to remember that red is a hue.
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