monochromatic

adjective

mono·​chro·​mat·​ic ˌmä-nə-krō-ˈma-tik 

1

a

: having or consisting of one color or hue

a monochromatic winter scene

b

: monochrome sense 2

monochromatic photographs

2

: consisting of radiation of a single wavelength (see wavelength sense 1) or of a very small range of wavelengths

3

: of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism

4

: lacking variety, creativity, or excitement : colorless

monochromatically

ˌmä-nə-krō-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

monochromaticity

ˌmä-nə-ˌkrō-mə-ˈti-sə-tē 

noun

Synonyms

• monochrome
• monochromic
• self
• self-colored
• solid

Examples of monochromatic in a Sentence

It's a monochromatic room with a blue rug and blue furniture.

although marble and bronze sculptures are monochromatic, they can be amazingly lifelike

Recent Examples on the Web

Cherry, sitting in a desk beside the iconic, Oscar-winning actress, wears a grungy collared black dress, fishnet stockings and knee-high socks with monochromatic black kicks. —Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024

While brands like Ami, Jacob Cohen and Nili Lotan kept it versatile and classic with monochromatic double denim looks, clean washes and timeless silhouettes, numerous other labels were reaching for extremes. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2024

Djokovic continues to showcase her penchant for monochromatic ensembles. —Ty Gaskins, WWD, 5 July 2024

Saint Laurent vintage rope design jacket $345 EBAY Gucci Jackie Bag This monochromatic canvas iteration of Gucci’s Jackie bag is one of the more affordable and unique versions of the iconic style. —By Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 27 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

monochromatic

adjective

mono·​chro·​mat·​ic ˌmän-ə-krō-ˈmat-ik 

1

: having or consisting of one color

2

: consisting of radiation (as light) of a single wavelength

Medical Definition

monochromatic

adjective

mono·​chro·​mat·​ic ˌmän-ə-krō-ˈmat-ik 

1

: having or consisting of one color or hue

2

: consisting of radiation of a single wavelength or of a very small range of wavelengths

3

: of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism

monochromaticity

-ˌkrō-mə-ˈtis-ət-ē 

noun

plural monochromaticities