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2. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light.
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Etymology
- black (English)
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. white
adjective. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light.
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Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. white
adjective. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] of or belonging to a racial group having light skin coloration.
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Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. white
noun. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black).
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Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] of or belonging to a racial group having dark skin especially of sub-Saharan African origin.
Etymology
- black (English)
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. black
noun. ['ˈblæk'] the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white).
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Etymology
- black (English)
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] marked by anger or resentment or hostility.
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Etymology
- black (English)
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))