monochromatic

adjective

mono·​chro·​mat·​ic ˌmä-nə-krō-ˈma-tik How to pronounce monochromatic (audio)
1
a
: having or consisting of one color or hue
a monochromatic winter scene
b
: monochrome sense 2
monochromatic photographs
2
: consisting of radiation of a single wavelength (see wavelength sense 1) or of a very small range of wavelengths
3
: of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism
4
: lacking variety, creativity, or excitement : colorless
monochromatically adverb
monochromaticity noun

Examples of monochromatic in a Sentence

It's a monochromatic room with a blue rug and blue furniture. although marble and bronze sculptures are monochromatic, they can be amazingly lifelike
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Atop her knit burgundy dress, Good wore a luxurious burgundy winter coat, creating a monochromatic look. Julia Teti, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025 Characterized by a monochromatic palette of gray tones, the color swept through walls, furniture, and decor like a minimalist wave. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 The artist Raquel Rabinovich, known for her land art and monochromatic paintings, has died at age 95. The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 10 Jan. 2025 Her apartment, full of plants, laughter and gossip with her lively daughters, bursts with life, in opposition to Pansy’s sterile, cold, monochromatic space. Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for monochromatic 

Word History

Etymology

Latin monochromatos, from Greek monochrōmatos, from mon- + chrōmat-, chrōma color

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of monochromatic was in 1822

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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monochromatic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

monochromatic

adjective
mono·​chro·​mat·​ic ˌmän-ə-krō-ˈmat-ik How to pronounce monochromatic (audio)
1
: having or consisting of one color
2
: consisting of radiation (as light) of a single wavelength

Medical Definition

monochromatic

adjective
mono·​chro·​mat·​ic ˌmän-ə-krō-ˈmat-ik How to pronounce monochromatic (audio)
1
: having or consisting of one color or hue
2
: consisting of radiation of a single wavelength or of a very small range of wavelengths
3
: of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism
monochromaticity noun
plural monochromaticities

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