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
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It's a monochromatic room with a blue rug and blue furniture.
although marble and bronze sculptures are monochromatic, they can be amazingly lifelike
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
The jacket was also the same peony pink as her boots and ski suit, giving the entire look a monochromatic touch.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 27 Nov. 2025
The ground, once bright with a mosaic of native flowers, was carpeted in a thick, monochromatic mat of dark green leaves.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Nov. 2025
The appeal of a monochromatic outfit is exemplified in this all-chocolate look.
—Rachele Guidotti, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monochromatic. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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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
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