DAPPLED Meaning and
Definition
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Dappled is an adjective used to describe an object or surface that is covered in small, contrasting patches or spots, resulting in a mottled or speckled appearance. The term is often associated with the way light and shade create patterns of varying intensity on an object or within a particular environment.
When referring to the natural world, dappled most commonly describes the pattern of sunlight filtering through the foliage of trees, creating a play of light and shadow on the ground or on surrounding surfaces, such as a dappled forest floor. This effect occurs when foliage partially obstructs the direct rays of the sun, casting intermittent shadows and allowing patches of sunlight to pass through, resulting in a mosaic-like pattern.
In a more general sense, dappled can also refer to objects or surfaces featuring random spots or patches of contrasting colors or textures. For example, one might speak of a dappled horse with a coat marked by irregular spots of lighter or darker shades. Similarly, a dappled painting might incorporate varying colored specks or textured brushstrokes to create a dynamic and visually intriguing artwork.
Overall, dappled is a term used to describe the visual effect of irregularly arranged spots or patterns, usually resulting from the interaction of light and shadows on an object or within a particular setting.
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• Spotted of various colours; marked with spots.
• To mark or variegate with spots.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for DAPPLED
Etymology of DAPPLED
The word "dappled" originated from Middle English and Old English. It can be traced back to the Old English word "dæppa", which means a spot or blotch. It is related to the Old High German word "tapho", meaning covering or spot. Over time, the word "dappled" evolved to specifically refer to something that has spots or patches of color, often seen in the context of animals with a mottled or speckled coat or pattern.
Similar spelling words for DAPPLED
- depilate,
- re-deployed,
- applied,
- TPLOT,
- tuipulotu,
- Tablette,
- double wide,
- Tybault,
- sun-dappled,
- twayblade,
- tabulate,
- TTPLD,
- TUBALT,
- Dibbled,
- Toppled,
- tapped,
- dippolito,
- Tableed,
- tapiolite,
- dyeability,
- Typolite,
- cross-tabulate,
- diablada,
- Doublewide,
- HDPLD,
- Twyblade,
- dabbled,
- Tubulate,
- re-tabled,
- duplet,
- dappled-grey,
- dazzled,
- Deployed,
- tebaldi,
- Tabulata,
- DUBLADO,
- tablet,
- debolt,
- re-doubled,
- doublet,
- tabloid,
- diebold,
- tabloid-style,
- tablada,
- depollute,
- forward-deployed,
- tapbolt,
- rippled,
- dipped,
- Tybalt,
- tabled,
- debelled,
- Twibilled,
- duplied,
- debility,
- teepleite,
- sweat-dappled,
- doppelt,
- Depilatio,
- doubled,
- deeplaid,
- haplo-diploid,
- tabloid-sized,
- Debulliate,
- dablet,
- toplady,
- Deoppilate,
- dimpled,
- e-tabloid,
- dapolito,
- DPOLT,
- tibaldi,
- Tippled,
- tuplet,
- Teobaldo,
- tipulidae,
- Tybald,
- double dye,
- deplete,
- debold,
- DOPLID,
- dappled-gray,
- DTPLD,
- diploidy,
- Doubleday,
- tablet-armed chair,
- tubulet,
- toplight,
- Tiebold,
- dieplate,
- tobelite,
- diploid,
- tipuloidea,
- dabble at,
- doability,
- DPLTA,
- toeplate,
- TPBLAD,
- Debellate,
- dublet,
- tabloidy,
- Tibold.
Conjugate verb Dappled
CONDITIONAL
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT
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PRESENT
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