monochrome

[ mon-uh-krohm ]

/ ˈmɒn əˌkroʊm /

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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.

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Origin of monochrome

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

OTHER WORDS FROM monochrome

mon·o·chro·mic, mon·o·chro·mi·cal, adjectivemon·o·chro·mi·cal·ly, adverbmon·o·chrom·ist, nounmon·o·chro·my, noun

Words nearby monochrome

monochroic, monochromat, monochromatic, monochromatism, monochromator, monochrome, monocle, monoclinal, monocline, monoclinic, monoclinous

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How to use monochrome in a sentence

Text is less clear and high contrast on the color screen than on the monochrome one.
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He was monochrome before it was a thing, lime green head to toe, shoes included.
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The camera would then transform the images into a monochrome picture made with amber light, and project it onto the retina.
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In that case, it probably makes more sense to be looking at a monochrome laser printer.
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The landscape is stark and monochrome, a burnt yellow scene.
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He talked about monochrome color-blocks and an absolute positioning of the Fendi image: contrasts with visual harmony.
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Spring is planting season, and the prairie, unlike the days of the pioneers, becomes a monochrome green.
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From fishnet-embellished LBDs, to origami-esque skirts and dresses, Jenden succeeded in making monochrome feel absolutely fresh.
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Unfortunately, not having the originals, I can only give them in monochrome.
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The monochrome of gold behind the gables was drifting into color.
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His silvery river-views, with all their delicate shades of grey, are almost studies in monochrome.
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British Dictionary definitions for monochrome

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 monochromea monochrome print

adjective

devoid of any distinctive or stimulating characteristics

Also called (for senses 3, 4): monotint

Derived forms of monochrome

monochromic or monochromical, adjectivemonochromist, noun

Word Origin for monochrome

C17: via Medieval Latin from Greek monokhrōmos of one colour

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