dichromacy
|di-chro-ma-cy|
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/daɪˈkroʊməsi/
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/daɪˈkrəʊməsi/
two-color vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dichromacy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'dichromos,' where 'di-' meant 'two' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'dichromos' transformed into the modern English word 'dichromacy' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having two colors,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of color vision deficiency.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of color vision deficiency where only two of the three basic color mechanisms are present.
People with dichromacy may have difficulty distinguishing between certain colors.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 05:13