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bichrome

bichrome

8.6
Something that has only two colors
  • adjective
  • /ˈbaɪˌkroʊm/
translation icon : bicolor
  • The artist created a striking bichrome painting using only red and black.

Examples

  • The bichrome tiles in the hallway alternate between blue and white.

  • The vase features a bichrome design that highlights both elegance and simplicity.

  • This bichrome vase looks stunning on the shelf.

  • The artist chose a bichrome palette for the painting.

  • The artist created a striking bichrome painting using only red and black.

  • The bichrome tiles in the hallway alternate between blue and white.

  • The vase features a bichrome design that highlights both elegance and simplicity.

Synonyms

bicolored
vsbichrome
  • US
1 4.2

Having two different colors

is used for items made or decorated using only two colors
bicolor
vsbichrome
4.9

Having two different colors

is used for objects made or decorated using only two colors
dichromatic
vsbichrome
8.8

Showing two colors, for example blue and yellow

is used for things made or decorated using only two colors
bitonal
vsbichrome
  • Specialized
7.4

Having only two colors or tones, for example black and white

is used more generally for items made or decorated using only two colors
duotone
vsbichrome
6.0

A picture or design that uses only two colors to make a strong look

is used for objects made or decorated using only two colors

Surface Forms

bichrome positive

Morphology

bichrome = chrome (transparent) = bi + chrome

The prefix 'bi-' meaning 'two' attaches to 'chrome' to form a straightforward adjective meaning 'two-coloured', which learners can infer if they know 'bi-' and 'monochrome'.

Etymology

Bichrome comes from bi- meaning 'two', as in bicycle, and chrome meaning 'color', so it literally means 'two colors' and is used for things made or decorated with only two colors.