demitint
English
noun
Definitions
- (arts) That part of a painting, engraving, etc. which is neither in full darkness nor full light.
- (arts) The shade itself; neither the darkest nor the lightest in a composition.
Etymology
Borrowed from French demi-teinte prefix from English tint.
Origin
English
tint
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- electrotint English
- lithotint English
- monotint English
- retint English
- tint English
- tintable English
- tinter English
- tintless English
- tintometer English
- tinty English
- undertint English
- demi-teinte French
- teinte French