Definition

The quality of a color that describes its dominant wavelength and how pure it is.

Example

The chromaticity of the painting was enhanced by the use of vibrant colors.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of chromaticity in art?

Not really, what does it involve?

It's all about how colors are represented and their purity.

That sounds interesting! I guess it really affects how we perceive paintings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chromaticity → It is formed from "chroma" (from Greek "chroma", meaning color) and "-icity" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "chromaticity" refers to the quality or state of color in terms of its hue and saturation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chroma' meaning color, and '-icity' indicating a state — so chromaticity describes the state of color.

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