Definition

Having only one color or shades of one color.

Example

The artist chose a monochromic palette for the painting, using only shades of blue.

Conversation

Have you seen that new art exhibit downtown?

Yeah, I went last weekend! I loved the monochromic paintings.

I heard they really play with shades and textures.

Absolutely! The use of a single color makes them so striking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monochromic → It is formed from "mono-" (meaning one) and "chroma" (from Greek χρῶμα, meaning color). The word "monochromic" refers to something that has one color.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning one and 'chroma' meaning color — that's why monochromic describes something that is of one color.

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