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bichrome

bichrome

1 8.6
Something that has only two colors
  • adjective
  • /ˈbaɪˌkroʊm/
: 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

bicolor
vsbichrome
1 4.9

Having two different colors

is used for objects made or decorated using only two colors
bicolored
vsbichrome
  • US
1 4.2

Having two different colors

is used for items made or decorated using only two colors
dichromatic
vsbichrome
1 8.8

Showing two colors, for example blue and yellow

is used for things made or decorated using only two colors
duotone
vsbichrome
1 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
bitonal
vsbichrome
  • Specialized
1 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

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.