monochromatism

mon·o·chro·ma·tism  (mn-krm-tzm)

n.

The condition of being completely colorblind.

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monochromatism

1. the quality of being of only one color or in only one color, as a work of art.
2. a defect of eyesight in which the retina cannot perceive color. — monochromatic, adj.

See also: Color

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Noun

1.

monochromatism - complete color blindness; colors can be differentiated only on the basis of brightness monochromacy, monochromasy, monochromatic vision, monochromia color blindness, color vision deficiency, colour blindness, colour vision deficiency - genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue