tinctorial

adjective

tinc·​to·​ri·​al tiŋ(k)-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce tinctorial (audio)
: of or relating to colors or to dyeing or staining
also : imparting color
tinctorially adverb

Word History

Etymology

Latin tinctorius, from tingere to tinge

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tinctorial was in 1655

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Cite this Entry

“Tinctorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tinctorial. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

tinctorial

adjective
tinc·​to·​ri·​al tiŋk-ˈtōr-ē-əl How to pronounce tinctorial (audio)
: of or relating to dyeing or staining
the tinctorial reaction of eosin
tinctorially adverb
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