achromat
|a-chro-mat|
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/ˈeɪkroʊˌmæt/
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/ˈeɪkrəˌmæt/
colorblindness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromat' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatos' transformed into the modern English word 'achromat' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without color,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who is completely colorblind.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is completely colorblind, seeing only shades of gray.
The achromat could not distinguish between the red and green lights.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 15:06