monochrome

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noun

mono·​chrome ˈmä-nə-ˌkrōm How to pronounce monochrome (audio)
: a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
monochromic adjective
monochromist noun

monochrome

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adjective

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

Examples of monochrome in a Sentence

Adjective an artist who produces monochrome pencil drawings
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The character comes across various sources including monochrome portraits of Blum’s late grandmother, the Ukrainian ballerina Daria Nyzankiwska and archival dance rehearsal footage, which influence her choreography and gestures. Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 All monochrome, each piece’s design is refined to the minimum, emancipating it from trends or cultural influence. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
Adjective
Some pieces were monochrome, executed entirely in yellows and blues; others exploded with multiple colors. Shirley Nwangwa, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2024 Brannigan recommends pairing the style with a black belt and black boots to keep things sleek and monochrome. Karli Bendlin, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for monochrome 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

First Known Use

Noun

1662, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of monochrome was in 1662

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“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monochrome. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

monochrome

noun
mono·​chrome
ˈmän-ə-ˌkrōm
: a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single color
monochrome adjective

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