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MONOCHROMATIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength
Example:
monochromatic light
Synonyms:
homochromatic; monochromatic
Classified under:
Antonym:
polychromatic ((of light or other electromagnetic radiation) composed of more than one wavelength)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having or appearing to have only one color
Synonyms:
monochromatic; monochrome; monochromic; monochromous
Classified under:
Similar:
colored; colorful; coloured (having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Of or relating to monochromatism
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
monochromatism (complete color blindness; colors can be differentiated only on the basis of brightness)
Derivation:
monochromatism (complete color blindness; colors can be differentiated only on the basis of brightness)
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