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 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. 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.
