Monochrome

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈmÉ’n.É™.kɹəʊm/
• US IPA: /ˈmÉ‘.nÉ™.kɹoÊŠm/

Origin

From Ancient Greek μονόχρωμος (monokhrōmos), from μόνος ("one") + χρῶμα ("color"); - + chrome + -.

Full definition of monochrome

Noun

1. A black and white image, especially such a photograph.
2. (dated) A painting executed in shades of a single colour.
3. A ceramic glaze of a single colour; an object so glazed.

Adjective

1. having only one colour
2. (photography) representing colours with shades of gray

Related terms

• monochromatic