5 letter words starting with TIN

Parts of Speech:

Tinge is a noun and a verb.

Definitions:

As a noun, tinge means a slight trace or coloration of something. As a verb, tinge means to color slightly or to be tinged with a particular color.

Pronunciations:

In US English, tinge is pronounced as "ting". In UK English, it is pronounced as "tinj".

Origin and Usage:

The word tinge originated from the Latin word "tingere" which means "to dye". It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. Tinge is often used to describe a slight coloring or flavoring of something.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms of tinge include tint, hue, shade, color, and cast.

Related Words:

Some related 5 letter words to tinge include color, shade, blend, stain, and blush.

Example Sentences:

• The sunset had a tinge of orange.
• His voice was tinged with sadness.
• She added a tinge of blue to the painting.
• The lemonade had a slight tinge of sweetness.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A fungal infection of the skin, commonly known as ringworm.
2. A genus of fungi that includes the dermatophytes causing ringworm and other skin diseases in humans and other animals.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈtɪniə/
• UK: /ˈtiːnɪə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "tinea" comes from the Latin word "tinea" meaning "a worm". It was first used in English in the late 17th century to describe a skin disease caused by a fungus. The word is still commonly used today to refer to fungal skin infections, especially ringworm.

Synonyms:

• Ringworm
• Dermatophytosis
• Tinea corporis
• Tinea pedis
• Tinea cruris

Related Words:

• Fungi
• Mycel
• Spore
• Hypha
• Cilia

Example Sentences:

1. He was diagnosed with tinea after developing a red, itchy rash on his arm.
2. The dermatologist prescribed an antifungal cream to treat the tinea on her foot.
3. Tinea is a common skin infection that can be easily spread through contact with infected people or animals.