word
pentimento
pen-tih-MEN-toh
ˌpɛntɪˈmɛntoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
pentimento
Dictionary meaning
A visible trace of an earlier composition change that shows through the paint surface.
History and origin
Italian, meaning 'repentance'.
Examples
- Infrared imaging revealed a pentimento beneath the portrait's final pose.
Common mispronunciations
pen-tih-MON-toh
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