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achromatic.

Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/UK, US/ˌeɪ.kɹəˈmæt.ɪk/UK, US
  1. Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion.

    achromatic color scheme
    achromatic image
  2. Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent color-related distortion.

    An achromatic lens reduces color distortion in optical instruments.
  3. Uncolored; not absorbing color from a fluid.

  4. Having only the diatonic notes of the scale; not modified by accidentals.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἀχρωμάτιστος (akhrōmátistos, “uncolored”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + χρῶμα (khrôma, “color”), equivalent to a- + chromatic; compare French achromatique.

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