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Meaning of achromatic
The primary meaning of the word "achromatic" is related to being without color or having no hue.
Etymology of achromatic
The word "achromatic" comes from the Greek words "a-" (meaning "without") and "chroma" (meaning "color"), with the suffix "-ic" added to form an adjective, and has been used in English since the 17th century to describe optical instruments and other colorless things.
Synonyms
colorless
neutral
monochromatic
hueless
tintless
toneless
pallid
wan
pale
faint
dull
muted
subdued
understated
uncolored
monochrome
black-and-white
grayscale
neutral-colored
clear
transparent
cloudy
opaque
hazy
foggy
misty
bleached
washed-out
faded
dim
lackluster
lusterless
dullish
matte
flat
non-reflective
non-chromatic
Definitions
- Relating to or having no color, especially in relation to lenses or optical instruments
- * Relating to or denoting a colorless or neutral quality, especially in art or design
Usage Examples
- The photographer used an achromatic lens to take a black-and-white portrait.
- * The artist created an achromatic sculpture using only neutral colors.
Antonyms
chromatic
colorful
vibrant
bright
bold
vivid
multicolored
polychromatic
kaleidoscopic
rainbow-colored
prismatic
iridescent
shimmering
glittering
sparkling
luminescent
radiant
resplendent
dazzling
gleaming
flashy
gaudy
showy
ornate
decorative