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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:

Adjectives

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:

Adjectives

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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