(n) any of three primary colors of light from which all colors can be obtained by additive mixing, Syn. primary colour for light, Example:the primary colors for light are red, blue, and green
(n) any of three pigments from which all colors can be obtained by mixing, Syn. primary colour for pigments, Example:the primary colors for pigments are red, blue, and yellow
[げんしょく, genshoku] (n) (1) primary colour; primary color; (2) pure color; unmixed color; striking color; (3) original color (of a painting, etc. as opposed to a reproduction); (P)#15695