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chromaticism

chro·mat·i·cism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kroh-mat-uh-siz-uh m, kruh-]
    • /kroʊˈmæt əˌsɪz əm, krə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kroh-mat-uh-siz-uh m, kruh-]
    • /kroʊˈmæt əˌsɪz əm, krə-/

Definitions of chromaticism word

  • noun chromaticism the use of chromatic tones. 1
  • noun chromaticism a style in which chromatic tones predominate. 1
  • noun chromaticism The quality or state of being chromatic. 1
  • noun chromaticism the act or action of chromaticizing: the use of chromatic notes or tones (contrasted with diatonicism). 0
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Origin of chromaticism

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; chromatic + -ism

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Parts of speech for Chromaticism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Chromaticism

chromaticism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Top questions with chromaticism

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