Definition

To remove color from something, making it colorless or neutral in tone.

Example

The artist decided to achromatize the painting to give it a more subdued look.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I just learned about a technique to achromatize photos.

Really? How does that work?

You basically remove all the colors to give it a classic look.

That sounds cool! I’d love to try it on some of my pictures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Achromatize is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "chromatos" (from Greek, meaning color) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word means to make something without color or to remove color from it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') and 'color' ('chromatos') to remember that 'achromatize' means to make something colorless.

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