Monochromatic

Origin

From - + chromatic, mono- from Ancient Greek μόνος (monos, "alone, only, sole, single"), chromatic from Ancient Greek χρῶμα (khroma, "color").

Full definition of monochromatic

Adjective

1. Having only one color, represented by differing hues and tints. For example shades in a black and white television.
2. Perceptive of only one color; unable to distinguish colors; total color blindness.
3. (figuratively) Plain, dull, lifeless.

Synonyms

• (lifeless) See

Antonyms

• (single colored) polychromatic, multicolored, colorful, full color.
• (single color perceptiveness) polychromatic.
• (lifeless) lively, colorful, vivid.

Related terms

• monochromacy
• monochromat