Pigment
/ˈpɪɡ.mənt/noun
A substance that gives color to another material or substance.
Did you know?The word 'pigment' is derived from the Latin 'pingere', meaning 'to paint', linking it to the ancient practice of using color in rituals and art to invoke spiritual power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*peig-
“to paint or dye.”
Latin
Latin
pingere
“to paint or to color.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
pigmentum
“a coloring matter, dye.”
Old French
Old French
pigment
“a substance used for coloring.”
Modern English
English
pigment
“a term for colorant or coloring substance.”