achromatizable
|a-chro-ma-ti-za-ble|
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/eɪˌkroʊməˈtaɪzəbəl/
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/eɪˌkrəʊməˈtaɪzəbəl/
(achromatize)
remove color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromatizable' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatos' transformed into the English word 'achromatic,' and eventually became the modern English word 'achromatizable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without color,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being made achromatic.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/21 18:36
