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achromic

achromic

9.9
Having no color, like clear water
  • adjective
  • /eɪˈkroʊmɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : acromático
  • Some forms of albinism leave the skin almost completely achromic.

Examples

  • The achromic paint was perfect for the minimalist design.

  • Her dress was an achromic shade that matched everything.

  • The achromic tissues did not absorb the dye during the test.

  • The scientist examined an achromic solution under the microscope.

  • Some forms of albinism leave the skin almost completely achromic.

  • The achromic tissues did not absorb the dye during the test.

  • The scientist examined an achromic solution under the microscope.

Synonyms

achromatic
vsachromic
1 8.1

Colors that do not have any hue, like black, white, and gray

is more specific to colors without hue rather than plain colorlessness
achromous
vsachromic
  • Specialized
9.9

Having no color and looking clear or white

is the same meaning but presented in the main form
hueless
vsachromic
9.4

Something that has no color and looks grey or pale

is similar but implies general lack rather than total absence
achromatous
vsachromic
  • Specialized
9.9

Having no color or pigment

is stronger, stating absolute lack rather than allowing small amounts

Antonyms

colored
  • US
88 1.0

Having a color, natural or added

How Colorless

achromic
  • Specialized
9.9
pale
291 1.0
muted
10 4.2
colored
  • US
88 1.0

Surface Forms

achromic positive

Morphology

achromic = chromic (transparent) = a + chrom + ic

If a learner knows 'chromic', adding the negative prefix 'a-' gives the straightforward meaning 'without color' or 'not chromic'.

Etymology

The word achromic comes from Greek parts a- meaning 'without' and chroma meaning 'color', as you can see in monochrome and chrome. So, achromic describes something that is 'without color' or colorless.