Main Entry: ²chromatic

Function: adjective

Etymology: Greek chrōmatikos, from chrōmat-, chrōma skin, color, modified tone; akin to Greek chrōs color

Date: 1630

1 a : of or relating to color or color phenomena or sensations b : highly colored
2 : of or relating to chroma
3 a : of, relating to, or giving all the tones of the chromatic scale b : characterized by frequent use of accidentals

— chro·mat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

— chro·mat·i·cism \-ˈma-tə-ˌsi-zəm\ noun