monochromatic


Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

mon·o·chro·mat·ic

 (mŏn′ə-krō-măt′ĭk)
adj.
1. Having or appearing to have only one color.
2. Of or composed of radiation of only one wavelength: monochromatic light.
3. Done in monochrome: monochromatic paintings.
4. Exhibiting monochromatism.
5. Unvarying or dull: "the more prosaic and monochromatic aspects of communist life" (Amy Tan).
mon′o·chro′ma·tic′i·ty (-mə-tĭs′ĭ-tē) n.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

monochromatic

(ˌmɒnəʊkrəʊˈmætɪk) or

monochroic

adj
1. (General Physics) Also: homochromatic (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength
2. (General Physics) physics (of moving particles) having only one kinetic energy
3. (Pathology) of or relating to monochromatism
n
(Pathology) a person who is totally colour-blind
ˌmonochroˈmatically adv
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

mon•o•chro•mat•ic

(ˌmɒn ə kroʊˈmæt ɪk, -oʊ krə-)

adj.
1. of or having one color.
2. of, pertaining to, or having tones of one color in addition to the ground hue: monochromatic pottery.
3. pertaining to light of one color or to radiation of a single wavelength or narrow range of wavelengths.
4. of or pertaining to monochromatism.
[1815–25]
mon`o•chro•mat′i•cal•ly, adv.
mon`o•chro`ma•tic′i•ty (-məˈtɪs ɪ ti) n.
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.

mon·o·chro·mat·ic

(mŏn′ə-krō-măt′ĭk)
1. Having or appearing to have only one color: monochromatic light.
2. Consisting of a single wavelength of light or other radiation: monochromatic x-rays.
The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary, Second Edition. Copyright © 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.monochromatic - of or relating to monochromatismmonochromatic - of or relating to monochromatism  
2.monochromatic - (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength; "monochromatic light"
homochromatic
polychromatic - (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) composed of more than one wavelength; "polychromatic light"
3.monochromatic - having or appearing to have only one colormonochromatic - having or appearing to have only one color
monochrome, monochromic, monochromous
coloured, colorful - having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination; "colored crepe paper"; "the film was in color"; "amber-colored heads of grain"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Translations

mon·o·chro·mat·ic

a. monocromático-a, de un solo color.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
If you're one to stick to neutrals and monochromatic looks, here are five girl bosses you should definitely follow for some serious style (and creative) inspo.
5 girl bosses to follow if you're all about neutrals
MThe word mono means single while chromatic means colour, so a monochromatic outfit is just as it says on the tin with all items of clothing in the same shade.
OOZING WITH SIMPLE CLASS; Monochrome outfits are anything but mundane. Philippa Gerrard forgoes colour just this once in favour of classic black and white
The brand has also launched MAC in Monochrome, taking six of its most iconic lipstick shades and creating a full-face range for each that will make your monochromatic dreams come true.
Will these lipsticks bring you good luck?
The two brick-and-mortar stores cover a combined retail space of 6,931 square feet, while the online store will give customers across Pakistan the opportunity to purchase Chapter 2's unique styles and bold monochromatic silhouettes.
Chapter 2 opens three stores in Lahore, Islamabad and Online
Hellaby provides a wide variety of projects with both solid and printed fabrics, and varying from monochromatic to riotously colorful --and include patterns for pillows, a quilt bag, wall hangings, table toppers, and lap quilts.
Jelly Roll Bargello Quilts
Matthew Snider: First in instrumental trio, First in one-act play, Third in monochromatic scenic photography, Third in radio program, Fourth in vocal male duet, Fifth in PACE Bowl (team academics), and Sixth in dramatic dialogue.
Faith Christian students place in A.C.E. regional student convention
The event was a yoga class led by yoga instructor and brand ambassador Nikki Torres at Yogahive in Salcedo Village for the launch of F21 Active Monochromatic collection.
Fit Meets Fashion
[18, 20] indicated that the number and distribution of M-cones changes with monochromatic light.
Effect of Altered Retinal Cones/Opsins on Refractive Development under Monochromatic Lights in Guinea Pigs
A previous report suggested the usefulness of dual-energy CT to improve image quality when assessing bone marrow edema because of the synthesizing virtual monochromatic images [6].
The Usefulness of Dual-Layer Spectral Computed Tomography for Myelography: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
It's always so hard to decide which ones are coming home with me--the seasonal shades in a monochromatic bouquet or a bright pop of color to lighten up my kitchen or family room--too many decisions.
Color
In the article titled "Local and Systemic Cardiovascular Effects from Monochromatic Infrared Therapy in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study" [1], affiliation number two was incomplete.
Corrigendum to "Local and Systemic Cardiovascular Effects from Monochromatic Infrared Therapy in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study"

Dictionary browser ?
Full browser ?