dichromatic
dichromatic · more dichromatic · most dichromatic
Having two colorsHaving two colors.
Meaning
6 sensesHaving two colors.
having two colors
Having a form of colorblindness in which only two of the three primary colors can be distinguished
Having two independent channels for conveying color information in the eye.
Occurring or existing in two different ornamentations or colors, typically as a form of sexual dimorphism.
Having two hues, either of which may be visible depending on both the concentration of the absorbing substance and the depth or thickness of the medium traversed, such as in pumpkin seed oil. A form of polychromatism.
Exhibiting dichroism; dichroic.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From di- + Ancient Greek χρῶμα (khrôma, “color”) + -ic.From di- + Ancient Greek χρῶμα (khrôma, “color”) + -ic.
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Forms
more dichromatic, most dichromatic| Comparative | more dichromatic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most dichromatic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
9 synonymshaving two colors:bichromebicolourbicolouredduocolortwo-tone
Close in meaning
- having two colors:bicolorbicolourbicoloredbicolouredbichrome
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form