Main Entry: mono·chro·mat·ic

Pronunciation: \ˌmä-nə-krō-ˈma-tik\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin monochromatos, from Greek monochrōmatos, from mon- + chrōmat-, chrōma color

Date: 1822

1 a : having or consisting of one color or hue b : monochrome 2
2 : consisting of radiation of a single wavelength or of a very small range of wavelengths
3 : of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism
4 : lacking variety, creativity, or excitement : colorless

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

— mono·chro·ma·tic·i·ty \-ˌkrō-mə-ˈti-sə-tē\ noun