adj
achromatic
Achromatic (adj) means Without colour, and letting light pass through it without distorting the colours.
adj
1
Without colour, and letting light pass through it without distorting the colours.
"The designer chose an achromatic color scheme of black, white, and gray."
2
Made up of parts, such as special lenses and prisms, built to stop colour distortion.
"An achromatic lens reduces color distortion in optical instruments."
3
Not coloured; not taking up colour from a liquid, as in staining.
4
Using only the plain notes of the scale, with no sharps or flats.
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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 without colour, and letting light pass through it without distorting the colours.
What is another word for achromatic?
Other words for "achromatic" include neutral.
What is the opposite of achromatic?
The opposite of "achromatic" is chromatic.
What are the different meanings of achromatic?
"achromatic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Without colour, and letting light pass through it without distorting the colours; 2. Made up of parts, such as special lenses and prisms, built to stop colour distortion; 3. Not coloured; not taking up colour from a liquid, as in staining.
