bicolour
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈbaɪ.kə.lər//
KK: /ˈbaɪˌkʌlər/
adjective
Definition
Having two different colors.
Example
The artist used a bicolour scheme for the painting, combining blue and yellow.
Conversation
I just got a new shirt that’s bicolour and I love it!
That sounds cool! What colors are on it?
It's blue and green, which is really vibrant.
Nice choice! Those colors really go well together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
two-tone
dual
dichromatic
Antonyms
monochrome
single
uniform
noun
Definition
An object, such as a flower or animal, that has two different colors.
Example
The bicolour cat had patches of black and white fur.
Conversation
Have you seen that new bicolour cat in the neighborhood?
Yes, I saw it yesterday! It's so cute with its two different colors.
I wonder what breed it is; I've never seen a bicolour like that before.
Root Explanation
Bicolour → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "colour" (from Old French *color*, meaning hue or tint). The word "bicolour" refers to something that has two distinct colors.
Memory Tip
Think of 'two' ('bi-') colors — that's why bicolour means having two colors.
Visually Confused Words
colour
becolor