polychromatic
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adjective \-krō-ˈma-tik\Definition of POLYCHROMATIC
1
: showing a variety or a change of colors : multicolored
2
: being or relating to radiation that is composed of more than one wavelength
See Origin of POLYCHROMATIC
Greek polychrōmatos, from poly- + chrōmat-, chrōma color — more at chromatic
First Known Use: circa 1841
Related to POLYCHROMATIC
- Synonyms
- chromatic, colored, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, colorful, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, varied, variegated, various
- Antonyms
- colorless; monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored, solid
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adjective \-krō-ˈmat-ik\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of POLYCHROMATIC
1
: showing a variety or a change of colors
2
of a cell or tissue : exhibiting polychromatophilia
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