monochromats
|mon-o-chro-mats|
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/ˈmɒnəˌkroʊmæts/
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/ˈmɒnəˌkrəʊmæts/
(monochromat)
single color perception
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monochromat' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'monokhromatos,' where 'mono-' meant 'single' and 'khrōma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'monokhromatos' 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 'individuals who perceive only one color.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals who perceive only one color or shades of one color.
Monochromats often have difficulty distinguishing between different colors.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 22:59