trichromat
|tri-chro-mat|
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/ˈtraɪkroʊˌmæt/
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/ˈtraɪkrəʊˌmæt/
normal color vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trichromat' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'trichrōmatos,' where 'tri-' meant 'three' and 'chrōma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'trichrōmatos' transformed into the modern English word 'trichromat' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'three colors,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an individual with normal color vision.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an individual with normal color vision, capable of perceiving all three primary colors.
As a trichromat, she could easily distinguish between the shades of red and green.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 18:07