dichromat
|di-chro-mat|
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/ˈdaɪkroʊˌmæt/
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/ˈdaɪkrəˌmæt/
two-color vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dichromat' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'dichromatos,' where 'di-' meant 'two' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'dichromatos' transformed into the modern English word 'dichromat' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having two colors,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an individual with dichromacy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an individual with dichromacy, a type of color vision deficiency where only two of the three basic color mechanisms are present.
A dichromat may have difficulty distinguishing between red and green.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 13:27