monochromatic
adjective
mono·chro·mat·ic
ˌmä-nə-krō-ˈma-tik 
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
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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Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
There’s something about a matching set that makes any outfit look automatically polished — and Jennifer Lopez took that up a notch by layering hers with a puffy vest and combat boots in the exact same shade, making for a monochromatic look.
—Kayla Blanton, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Melanie Graves has shared so many amazing multidimensional manicures this year, but this monochromatic look is particularly cool.
—Mica Ricketts, refinery29.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, North opted for a corset-style top with a skirt and a tights combo, and both Saint and Psalm wore dark-colored monochromatic pants and jackets.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monochromatic. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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monochromatic
adjective
mono·chro·mat·ic
ˌmän-ə-krō-ˈmat-ik
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
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
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