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monochrome

[mon-uh-krohm]

noun

  1. a painting or drawing in different shades of a single color.

  2. the art or technique of producing such a painting or drawing.

  3. the state or condition of being painted, decorated, etc., in shades of a single color.



adjective

  1. being or made in the shades of a single color.

    a blue monochrome seascape.

  2. having the images reproduced in tones of gray.

    monochrome television.

monochrome

/ ˈmɒnəˌkrəʊm /

noun

  1. a black-and-white photograph or transparency

  2. photog black and white

    1. a painting, drawing, etc, done in a range of tones of a single colour

    2. the technique or art of this

  3. (modifier) executed in or resembling monochrome

    a monochrome print

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adjective

  1. devoid of any distinctive or stimulating characteristics

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • monochromic adjective
  • monochromical adjective
  • monochromically adverb
  • monochromist noun
  • monochromy noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of monochrome1

From the Medieval Latin word monochrōma, dating back to 1655–65. See mono-, -chrome
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Word History and Origins

Origin of monochrome1

C17: via Medieval Latin from Greek monokhrōmos of one colour
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Example Sentences

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The cream-colored pages of this faithful facsimile lend a welcome softness to his monochrome photographs; and the same Egyptian-inspired Art Deco typeface that adorned the book’s original cover is here reproduced.

The artist said that none of his monochromes resembled each other and were "of quite a different essence and atmosphere", according to Christie's.

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Supermodel Naomi Campbell looked the epitome of chic in a monochrome outfit, paired with oversized sunglasses that only an A-lister can get away with.

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In a world oversaturated by minimalism and monochrome, Thomas’ layered patterns and playful approach stood out.

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Her style is as solid and stark as she is, favoring designer hardware, monochrome outfits and neutrals.

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