polychromatic
having or exhibiting a variety of colors.
Origin of polychromatic
1- Also pol·y·chro·mic [pol-ee-kroh-mik]. /ˌpɒl iˈkroʊ mɪk/.
Other words from polychromatic
- pol·y·chro·ma·tism [pol-ee-kroh-muh-tiz-uhm], /ˌpɒl iˈkroʊ məˌtɪz əm/, noun
Words Nearby polychromatic
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How to use polychromatic in a sentence
There are some red, some green, and some blue, making a polychromatic mosaic on the green fields.
The present polychromatic decorations of the walls are a deplorable modern experiment.
How France Built Her Cathedrals | Elizabeth Boyle O'ReillyThe habit of covering every plain surface with a brilliant polychromatic decoration contributed to the same result.
A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. II (of 2) | Georges PerrotThe eye was satisfied with the rich polychromatic decoration, and did not require it to be supplemented by architectural ornament.
A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. II (of 2) | Georges PerrotBy this means varied tints were obtained which were in harmony with the polychromatic decoration which was so near their hearts.
A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. II (of 2) | Georges Perrot
British Dictionary definitions for polychromatic
polychromic (ˌpɒlɪˈkrəʊmɪk) or polychromous
/ (ˌpɒlɪkrəʊˈmætɪk) /
having various or changing colours
(of light or other electromagnetic radiation) containing radiation with more than one wavelength
Derived forms of polychromatic
- polychromatism (ˌpɒlɪˈkrəʊməˌtɪzəm), noun
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Scientific definitions for polychromatic
[ pŏl′ē-krō-măt′ĭk ]
Consisting of or related to radiation of more than one wavelength.
Of or having many colors. Compare monochromatic.
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