monochromatism
|mon-o-chro-ma-tism|
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/ˌmɒnəˈkroʊmətɪzəm/
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/ˌmɒnəˈkrəʊmətɪzəm/
single color perception
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monochromatism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'monochromatos,' where 'mono-' meant 'single' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'monochromatos' transformed into the modern English word 'monochromatism' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'single color,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition of having or perceiving only one color.
Monochromatism is a rare condition where individuals see only shades of one color.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 02:34