achromatism
- noun
- /ˌeɪkrəˈmætɪzəm/
- Specialized
- The achromatism of the glass ensures a true-to-life view through the telescope.
Examples
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The painting displayed a remarkable achromatism that captivated viewers.
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He studied achromatism in his optics class.
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Scientists study achromatism to understand visual perception in animals with color blindness.
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The designer chose elements that emphasized achromatism for a minimalist aesthetic.
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The achromatism of the glass ensures a true-to-life view through the telescope.
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Scientists study achromatism to understand visual perception in animals with color blindness.
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The designer chose elements that emphasized achromatism for a minimalist aesthetic.
Synonyms
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7.0
When something has no color, it looks pale or clear
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A color with no hue, like white, grey, or black
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The quality of having no color, like black, white, or grey
The ability to see only shades of grey without colour
Antonyms
How Colorless
- Specialized
- US
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Surface Forms
Morphology
achromatism = chromatism (semi-transparent) = a + chromat + ism
The meaning is a straightforward negation of 'chromatism', but the technical prefix and rare base word reduce immediate guessability for most learners.
Etymology
Achromatism starts with the Greek part a- meaning 'not' and chroma meaning 'color', like in monochrome, which means 'one color'. So, achromatism is 'no color', the state of being without color.