tinge

Meanings

• Verb

  To give a slight hint or trace of a particular quality, feeling, or influence.

• Noun

  A slight hint or trace of a particular quality, feeling, or influence.

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Pronunciation

1. /tɪn(d)ʒ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

teint , teinture , tincture , tinct

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tinge
tingle , mingle , ingle , pingle

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Variants

List of all variants of tinge that leads to same result
tinge , tinges , tinged , tingeing , tinging

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Etymology

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From Old French tinguer, from tangier 'to touch'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tinge' comes from the Old French word 'tinguer', which means 'to touch'.

2. The past tense and past participle of the verb 'tinge' is 'tinged'.

3. The word 'tinge' is often used in the culinary world to describe the subtle flavor influence in a dish.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flavor tinge: A subtle hint or trace of a particular flavor in a food or drink.

2. Color tinge: A slight alteration in the color of an object or image.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tinge' is used to describe the subtle influence or effect that one thing has on another. For example, a person's mood can have a 'tinge' of sadness or happiness.

How to Memorize "tinge"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the subtle influence or effect that one thing has on another, like a drop of food coloring tinting a clear liquid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tinge' with the subtle influence or effect that one thing has on another.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'tinge' and remember it as 'Things Involved, Gently Enhancing'.

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