chromatics

American  

[kroh-mat-iks, kruh-] / kroʊˈmæt ɪks, krə- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the science of colors.

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chromatics British  

/ ˈkrəʊmətɪst, krəʊˈmætɪks, ˌkrəʊməˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the science of colour

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Other Word Forms

• chromatist noun

Etymology

Origin of chromatics

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.

From Washington Post

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Literature

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times