chromatics

[kroh-mat-iks, kruh-]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the science of colors.

chromatics

/ ˈkrəʊmətɪst, krəʊˈmætɪks, ˌkrəʊməˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the science of colour

Other Word Forms

• chromatist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of chromatics¹

First recorded in 1700–10; chromatic, -ics

Example Sentences

She befriended Kupka, whose early 20th-century works “Fugue” and “Warm Chromatics” are now considered to be the first two entirely abstract paintings.

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In 1912, Kupka put on display two works, “Fugue” and “Warm Chromatics,” which are now considered to be the first two entirely abstract paintings.

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I was listening to Lana Del Rey then, and tonight I’m mellowing out to the Chromatics cover of “I’m on Fire.”

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Chromatics have been teasing a new album called “Dear Tommy” for nearly seven years now.

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Then, out of nowhere, Chromatics surprise-released a new, full-length album on Wednesday.

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