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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.
[Gr. sole, and color.] Consisting of one color, or presenting rays of light of one color only.

Definition 2024


monochromatic

monochromatic

English

Adjective

monochromatic (not comparable)

  1. Having only one color, represented by differing hues and tints. For example shades in a black and white television.
  2. Perceptive of only one color; unable to distinguish colors; total color blindness.
  3. (figuratively) Plain, dull, lifeless.

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  • (lifeless): See Wikisaurus:boring

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