adj
achromatic
Achromatic (adj) means Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion.
adj
1
Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion.
2
Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent color-related distortion.
3
Uncolored; not absorbing color from a fluid.
4
Having only the diatonic notes of the scale; not modified by accidentals.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀχρωμάτιστος (akhrōmátistos, “uncolored”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + χρῶμα (khrôma, “color”), equivalent to a- + chromatic; compare French achromatique.
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What is the meaning of achromatic?
"achromatic" (adj) means free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion.
What are the different meanings of achromatic?
"achromatic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion; 2. Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent color-related distortion; 3. Uncolored; not absorbing color from a fluid.