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Definitions of black and white words

colour black and white In a black and white photograph or film, everything is shown in black, white, and grey. 3
adjective black and white A black and white television set shows only black-and-white pictures. 3
adjective black and white A black and white issue or situation is one which involves issues which seem simple and therefore easy to make decisions about. 3
adjective black and white (of an image) not in colour 3
adjective black and white only transmitting images in black and white 3
adjective black and white in which it is possible to draw clear boundaries or make absolute judgements 3

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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