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Webster 1913 Edition
Monochromatic
Monˊo-chro-mat′ic
,Adj.
[Cf. F.
monochromatique
. See Monochrome
.] Consisting of one color, or presenting rays of light of one color only.
Monochromatic lamp
(Opt.)
,a lamp whose flame yields rays of some one homogenous light. It is of great importance in optical experiments.
Webster 1828 Edition
Monochromatic
MONOCHROMAT'IC
,Adj.
Definition 2024
monochromatic
monochromatic
English
Adjective
monochromatic (not comparable)
- Having only one color, represented by differing hues and tints. For example shades in a black and white television.
- Perceptive of only one color; unable to distinguish colors; total color blindness.
- (figuratively) Plain, dull, lifeless.
Synonyms
- (lifeless): See Wikisaurus:boring
Antonyms
- (single colored): polychromatic, multicolored, colorful, full color.
- (single color perceptiveness): polychromatic.
- (lifeless): lively, colorful, vivid.
Related terms
Translations
having only one colour
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