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chromatics

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /krəˈmætɪks/

KK: /kroʊˈmætɪks/

noun
Definition

The scientific study of colors and how they interact with each other.


Example

Artists often study chromatics to understand how to mix colors effectively.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard about chromatics?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's about the science of color, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! I find it fascinating how colors can affect our mood.
Sloth B
Totally! It's amazing how much impact they have on our lives.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
colorimetry
hue
spectrum
Antonyms
monochrome
colorlessness
achromatism
Root Explanation

Chromatics → It is formed from "chroma" (from Greek "χρῶμα", meaning color) and "-ics" (meaning related to or pertaining to). The word "chromatics" refers to the study or science of colors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chroma' meaning color, and remember that 'chromatics' is all about the study of colors.

Visually Confused Words
achromatic
euchromatic
dichromatic
chiromantis
chiromantic
bichromatic
acroamatics
achromatism
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