monochrome

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noun mono·chrome \ˈmä-nə-ˌkrōm\

Definition of monochrome

: a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue

monochromic

play \ˌmä-nə-ˈkrō-mik\ adjective

monochromist

play \ˈmä-nə-ˌkrō-mist\ noun

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Recent Examples of monochrome from the Web

A little logomania is alright, but monochrome bathing suits and smart complementary accessories are essential.

— nick remsen, CNT, "What to Wear in Hawaii," 6 July 2017
The front lapel of a square monochrome jacket was cut to evoke Cubism — the side of a guitar, alongside a panel featuring a musical score.

— thomas adamson, The Seattle Times, "Art mixes with the aquatic for Paris Couture Week," 3 July 2017
The front lapel of a square monochrome jacket was cut to evoke Cubism — the side of a guitar, alongside a panel featuring a musical score.

— thomas adamson, Detroit Free Press, "Art mixes with the aquatic for Paris Couture Week," 3 July 2017
From a Cheeto in the shape of a neon, monochrome pineapple to orange snacks that bear an uncanny resemblance to dinosaurs, people are finding all kinds of unexpected object comparisons in their food.

— raisa bruner, Time, "Cheetos Might Just Pay You $50,000 for Your Weird-Shaped Snacks," 26 June 2017
Focusing strongly on her Gambian roots, as well as identity conflicts and spirituality, her photographs were often monochrome, and aged using an old-fashioned process called collodion tintype.

— clive martin, CNN, "Grenfell Tower victim Khadija Saye's art is now on display at Tate Britain," 23 June 2017
Spilling out onto the terrace, revelers looked out onto a garden replete with yet more pictures of Moss, which, as dusk set in, moved into a kaleidoscopic, monochrome montage.

— isobel thompson, Vanities, "Kate Moss, Calvin Klein’s Ultimate Muse, Gets a Royal Celebration," 23 June 2017
At least the sparse set and monochrome costume designs of Simon Banham are ideal for this icy opera.

— john von rhein, chicagotribune.com, "Family uprooted and an innocent man condemned in St. Louis Opera Theatre season," 20 June 2017
It was synced to music that also seemed monochrome at first — hisses, whooshes, buzzes, clicks — but became a world of its own.

— jon pareles, New York Times, "Sónar 2017: 15 of the Best Sets From the Barcelona Music Festival," 18 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of monochrome

Medieval Latin monochroma, from Latin, feminine of monochromos of one color, from Greek monochrōmos, from mon- + -chrōmos -chrome

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First Known Use: 1662

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Other Pictures (on film) Terms

daguerreotype, emulsion, fill, sepia, still, stop

monochrome

adjective mono·chrome

Definition of monochrome

1 : of, relating to, or made with a single color or hue
2 : involving or producing visual images in a single color or in varying tones of a single color (such as gray) monochrome film

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