adjective · rare

achromatic

achromatic · more achromatic · most achromatic

Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortionFree from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion.

/ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/

Meaning

4 senses

Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion.
achromatic color scheme
achromatic image
Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent color-related distortion.
An achromatic lens reduces color distortion in optical instruments.
Uncolored; not absorbing color from a fluid.
Having only the diatonic notes of the scale; not modified by accidentals.

More definitions

having no hue

Translations

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Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀχρωμάτιστος (akhrōmátistos, “uncolored”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + χρῶμα

From Ancient Greek ἀχρωμάτιστος (akhrōmátistos, “uncolored”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + χρῶμα (khrôma, “color”), equivalent to a- + chromatic; compare French achromatique.

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