Basic Details
Word: Pigment
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A natural substance that gives colour to plants, animals, and other things.
Synonyms: Colouring, dye, tint
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- In the pink: To be in very good health or spirits. Example: "After a week of rest, she is finally in the pink and ready to play!"
- Paint it red: To celebrate or party. Example: "After passing his exams, he decided to paint it red with his friends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The artist used bright pigments to create a vibrant painting.
Example 2: Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants that helps them make food from sunlight.
Example 3: In science class, we learned how pigments interact with light to produce different colours.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some pigments used in art can be made from natural materials, like plants and minerals? For example, the deep blue pigment ultramarine was originally made from lapis lazuli, a precious stone!
Famous Quote
"Colour is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings." Wassily Kandinsky
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pigment" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A natural substance that gives colour
c) A kind of stone
d) A musical instrument
Answer: b) A natural substance that gives colour
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pigment"?
a) Colouring
b) Shape
c) Texture
d) Size
Answer: a) Colouring
3. Which sentence uses "pigment" correctly?
a) The pigment swam across the ocean.
b) The artist mixed different pigments to make his colours.
c) The pigment climbed to the top of the mountain.
d) The pig danced at the party.
Answer: b) The artist mixed different pigments to make his colours.
4. Which idiom relates to good health or spirits and includes a reference to colour?
a) In the pink
b) Paint it red
c) Feeling blue
d) Green with envy
Answer: a) In the pink
5. What is the opposite of "pigment"?
a) N/A
b) Water
c) Noise
d) Shape
Answer: a) N/A
