achromatope
|a-chro-ma-tope|
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/əˈkroʊməˌtoʊp/
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/əˈkrəʊməˌtəʊp/
complete colorblindness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromatope' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chromatos' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatos' transformed into the modern English word 'achromatope' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without color,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is completely colorblind, unable to perceive any colors.
The achromatope could not distinguish between the red and green lights.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/21 20:21