trichromats
|tri-chro-mats|
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/ˈtraɪkroʊˌmæts/
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/ˈtraɪkrəˌmæts/
(trichromat)
normal color vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trichromat' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'tri-' meaning 'three' and 'chroma' meaning 'color'.
Historical Evolution
'trichromat' was derived from the Greek words 'tri' and 'chroma', and eventually became the modern English word 'trichromat'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'three colors', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'individuals with normal color vision'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals with normal color vision who can perceive all three primary colors.
Most humans are trichromats, able to see a wide range of colors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 05:07