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monochrome
[ mon-uh-krohm ]
noun
- a painting or drawing in different shades of a single color.
- the art or technique of producing such a painting or drawing.
- the state or condition of being painted, decorated, etc., in shades of a single color.
adjective
- being or made in the shades of a single color:
a blue monochrome seascape.
- having the images reproduced in tones of gray:
monochrome television.
monochrome
/ ˈmɒnəˌkrəʊm /
noun
- a black-and-white photograph or transparency
- photog black and white
- a painting, drawing, etc, done in a range of tones of a single colour
- the technique or art of this
- modifier executed in or resembling monochrome
a monochrome print
adjective
- devoid of any distinctive or stimulating characteristics
Derived Forms
- ˈmonoˌchromist, noun
- ˌmonoˈchromic, adjective
Other Words From
- mono·chromic mono·chromi·cal adjective
- mono·chromi·cal·ly adverb
- mono·chromist noun
- mono·chromy noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of monochrome1
Word History and Origins
Origin of monochrome1
Example Sentences
Text is less clear and high contrast on the color screen than on the monochrome one.
He was monochrome before it was a thing, lime green head to toe, shoes included.
The camera would then transform the images into a monochrome picture made with amber light, and project it onto the retina.
For instance, Seattle tends to have larger overhanging greenery and narrower streets, while Beijing is more monochrome and — in the images used for the study — the taller buildings cast long, dark shadows.
In that case, it probably makes more sense to be looking at a monochrome laser printer.
The landscape is stark and monochrome, a burnt yellow scene.
He talked about monochrome color-blocks and an absolute positioning of the Fendi image: contrasts with visual harmony.
Spring is planting season, and the prairie, unlike the days of the pioneers, becomes a monochrome green.
From fishnet-embellished LBDs, to origami-esque skirts and dresses, Jenden succeeded in making monochrome feel absolutely fresh.
Unfortunately, not having the originals, I can only give them in monochrome.
The monochrome of gold behind the gables was drifting into color.
His silvery river-views, with all their delicate shades of grey, are almost studies in monochrome.
Once you have found your responsive and sympathetic colors, those grouped together form your Magnetic Monochrome.
Use the colors of the Monochrome in such cases as will give you the best vibration, the color that best responds to you.
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