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monochromatic

adjective
mono路​chro路​mat路​ic | \ 藢m盲-n蓹-kr艒-藞ma-tik How to pronounce monochromatic (audio) \

Definition of monochromatic

1a : having or consisting of one color or hue a monochromatic winter scene
b : monochrome sense 2 monochromatic photogaphs
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

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Other Words from monochromatic

monochromatically \ 藢m盲-​n蓹-​kr艒-​藞ma-​ti-​k(蓹-​)l膿 How to pronounce monochromatically (audio) \ adverb
monochromaticity \ 藢m盲-​n蓹-​藢kr艒-​m蓹-​藞ti-​s蓹-​t膿 How to pronounce monochromaticity (audio) \ 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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The deisgner crystallized six looks including monochromatic floral motifs and colorful sparkling sleeves. Nandi Howard, Essence, "NYFW: A Look Inside The Christopher John Rogers Spring/Summer 2020 Show," 7 Sep. 2019 The man who brought them together was German photographer Peter Lindbergh, whose monochromatic interpretation of high-low glamour launched the women to international superstardom. Cady Lang, Time, "How Peter Lindbergh Helped Change the Meaning of Glamour," 5 Sep. 2019 After experimenting with different cameras and film stock, Minami settled on a medium-format camera and a grainy, monochromatic stock that reflects grittiness of the landscape. Wired, "The Unbuilt Streets of California's Ghost Metropolis," 5 Sep. 2019 The photographer was behind some of Harper's BAZAAR's most iconic images as well鈥攆rom the '90s supers shot as angels to striking monochromatic portraits and cinematic imagery. Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Peter Lindbergh, Legendary Fashion Photographer, Dies at 74," 4 Sep. 2019 Sloping ceilings, slight level changes, and a monochromatic color scheme lend a sculptural, ethereal feel. Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "Parents add a modern wing to their son鈥檚 Vermont farmhouse," 15 June 2018 In the master bedroom, interior designer and friend Ghislaine Vi帽as departed from the monochromatic color scheme, reupholstering a chair in pale blue. Leigh Kamping-carder, WSJ, "An Art-Centered Hamptons Home," 2 May 2018 Textured pieces like a pair of stools by Kelly Wearstler and a 24-foot wall covered in a Schumacher grasscloth in the bedroom keep the monochromatic color scheme from skewing too cold or stark. Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson, ELLE Decor, "House Tour: Farmhouse Meets Urban Loft In An 'Agrihood' Outside Washington, DC," 30 Mar. 2018 Wood accents in the kitchen and a black backsplash in the living room break up the monochromatic color scheme. Los Angeles Times, "Hot Property Newsletter: Hollywood through a lens," 3 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of monochromatic

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for monochromatic

Latin monochromatos, from Greek monochr艒matos, from mon- + chr艒mat-, chr艒ma color

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More Definitions for monochromatic

monochromatic

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of monochromatic

: having or made up of one color or shades of one color

monochromatic

adjective
mono路​chro路​mat路​ic | \ 藢m盲n-蓹-kr艒-藞mat-ik How to pronounce monochromatic (audio) \

Medical Definition of monochromatic

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

Other Words from monochromatic

monochromaticity \ -​藢kr艒-​m蓹-​藞tis-​蓹t-​膿 How to pronounce monochromaticity (audio) \ noun, plural monochromaticities

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