monochromat
|mon-o-chro-mat|
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/ˈmɒnəˌkroʊmæt/
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/ˈmɒnəˌkrəʊmæt/
single color perception
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monochromat' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'monochromatos,' where 'mono-' meant 'single' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'monochromatos' transformed into the modern English word 'monochromat' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'single color,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an individual who perceives all colors as shades of one color.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an individual who is completely colorblind and perceives all colors as shades of one color.
The artist was a monochromat, seeing the world in varying shades of gray.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 13:39