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monochrome


Meanings
  • The state or quality of having only one color, typically black and white.

    - "The photograph was in monochrome."

Pronunciation




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Rhymes
Words rhyming with monochrome
mocha , hocha , monica , nicana , monaca , mona , monochrome , chromatic , chroma , chromic , chroma , chroma , chroma
Homophones
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  1. monochrome (English) : The state or quality of having only one color, typically black and white.

  2. monoclonal (English) : Relating to a single clone of cells, especially a line of monoclonal antibodies produced in a laboratory.

  3. monocline (English) : A fold in the Earth's crust, consisting of a single bend, with the rocks on either side remaining in approximately the same horizontal position.

  4. monoclinic (English) : Relating to or being a monoclinic mineral or crystal, which has a monoclinic symmetry, meaning that it has one horizontal axis, one vertical axis, and one diagonal axis, resulting in a distinctive asymmetrical shape.

  5. monoclinic mineral (English) : A mineral or crystal that exhibits monoclinic symmetry, meaning that it has one horizontal axis, one vertical axis, and one diagonal axis, resulting in a distinctive asymmetrical shape.

  6. monoclinic crystal (English) : A crystal that exhibits monoclinic symmetry, meaning that it has one horizontal axis, one vertical axis, and one diagonal axis, resulting in a distinctive asymmetrical shape.


Variants
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monochrome , monochromes , monochromic , monochromist , monochromists
Forms
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{"term"=>"monochrome image", "definition"=>"An image that has only one color, typically black and white. Monochrome images can be produced by using monochrome film or by converting color images to monochrome using image editing software."}, {"term"=>"monochrome artwork", "definition"=>"Artwork that has only one color, typically black and white. Monochrome artwork can be created using various mediums, such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and photography. Monochrome artwork can be used to convey a range of emotions and meanings, depending on the artist's intent and the viewer's interpretation."}


Etymology
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The word 'monochrome' comes from the Greek words 'monos' meaning 'one' and 'chroma' meaning 'color'. It was first used in English in the late 19th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. black and white photography:

  2. grayscale:

  3. tonal range:


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