dichromats
|di-chro-mats|
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/ˈdaɪkroʊˌmæts/
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/ˈdaɪkrəˌmæts/
(dichromat)
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 'having two functional color mechanisms.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals with dichromacy, a type of color vision deficiency where only two of the three basic color mechanisms are functional.
Dichromats often have difficulty distinguishing between red and green hues.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 22:48