Tincture — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈtiŋ(k)-chər/ tinc·ture

Meaning & Definition of Tincture

Tincture (noun)

  1. a solution of a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent
  2. a characteristic quality, cast
  3. a slight admixture, trace

Tincture (verb)

  1. to tint or stain with a color, tinge
  2. to infuse or instill with a property or entity, impregnate
  3. to imbue with a quality, affect

Tincture (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished

    "a ragged shirt that seemed to be stained with the tincture of blood"

    similar: cast, color, hue, shade, tinge, tint, tone
    related: overtone, undertone, primary color, secondary color, tertiary color, brightness, chroma, chromaticity, contrast, lightness, saturation, value, coloration, coloring, colorway, pigmentation
    near: achromatism

Tincture (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give color or a different color to

    "clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun"

    similar: bepaint (archaic), color, dye, paint, pigment, stain, tinge, tint
    related: brighten, lighten, darken, embrown, tone (down), checker, dapple, daub, fleck, marble, mottle, pattern, polychrome, speck, speckle, streak, striate, stripe, variegate
    opposite: decolorize
    near: blanch, bleach, whiten

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tincture

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tincture:

Archaic: bepaint
cast, color, hue, shade, tinge, tint, tone, dye, paint, pigment, stain

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Tincture

Words with the opposite meaning of Tincture:

decolorize

Related Words for Tincture

overtone, undertone, primary color, secondary color, tertiary color, brightness, chroma, chromaticity, contrast, lightness, saturation, value, coloration, coloring, colorway, pigmentation, brighten, lighten, darken, embrown, tone (down), checker, dapple, daub, fleck, marble, mottle, pattern, polychrome, speck

Near Antonyms of Tincture

achromatism, blanch, bleach, whiten

Word Forms of Tincture

Inflections: tinctured, tincturing

Origin & Etymology of Tincture

Middle English, from Latin tinctura act of dyeing, from tinctus, past participle of tingere to tinge

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Tincture

What does "Tincture" mean?

"Tincture" means a solution of a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a solution of a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Tincture"?

Other words for "Tincture" include cast, color, hue, shade, tinge, tint, tone and bepaint. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tincture" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tincture"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tincture". Common alternatives include cast, color, hue, shade, tinge, tint, tone, bepaint, dye and paint.

What is the opposite of "Tincture"?

Antonyms of "Tincture" include decolorize. Near antonyms include achromatism, blanch, bleach and whiten.

How do you use "Tincture" in a sentence?

Examples of "Tincture" in a sentence: "a ragged shirt that seemed to be stained with the tincture of blood"; "clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun".

Is "Tincture" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tincture" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Tincture"?

"Tincture" is pronounced /ˈtiŋ(k)-chər/ and divided into syllables as tinc·ture.

What is the origin of the word "Tincture"?

"Tincture" comes from Middle English, from Latin tinctura act of dyeing, from tinctus, past participle of tingere to tinge. First known use: 14th century.