monochromic

mon·o·chrome

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mon-uh-krohm]
- /ˈmɒn əˌkroʊm/
- /mˌɒnəʊkrˈəʊmɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-uh-krohm]
- /ˈmɒn əˌkroʊm/

Definitions of monochromic word

noun monochromic a painting or drawing in different shades of a single color. 1
noun monochromic the art or technique of producing such a painting or drawing. 1
noun monochromic the state or condition of being painted, decorated, etc., in shades of a single color. 1
adjective monochromic being or made in the shades of a single color: a blue monochrome seascape. 1
adjective monochromic having the images reproduced in tones of gray: monochrome television. 1
noun monochromic Of a single colour; monochromatic. 1

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Origin of monochromic

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

From the Medieval Latin word monochrōma, dating back to 1655-65. See mono-, -chrome

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monochromic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

monochromic usage trend in Literature

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