Definition

Having or showing many different colors.

Example

The artist used polychromatic paints to create a vibrant mural.

Conversation

Did you see the polychromatic lights at the festival last night?

Yeah, they were amazing! It felt like a rainbow in the sky.

I loved how they changed colors constantly.

Exactly! It really created a beautiful atmosphere.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polychromatic → It is formed from "poly-" (meaning many) and "chroma" (from Greek "chroma", meaning color) and the suffix "-tic" (meaning relating to). The word "polychromatic" means relating to many colors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') colors ('chroma') to remember that 'polychromatic' refers to something that has many colors.

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