Definition of ACHROMATIC

achromatic

Meanings

Adjective

  • having no hue

Adj

  • Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion.
  • Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent color-related distortion.
  • Uncolored; not absorbing color from a fluid.
  • Having only the diatonic notes of the scale; not modified by accidentals.
  • Being achromatic in subject.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀχρωμάτιστος (akhrōmátistos, “uncolored”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + χρῶμα (khrôma, “color”), equivalent to a- + chromatic; compare French achromatique.

Scrabble Score: 19

achromatic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
achromatic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
achromatic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

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