Achromatic
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Achromatic is an adjective meaning (optics) Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion.
Meaning
(optics) Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion.
More Meanings
- Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent color-related distortion.
- (biology, of tissue) Uncolored; not absorbing color from a fluid.
- (music) Having only the diatonic notes of the scale; not modified by accidentals.
Synonyms for achromatic
Depending on context, synonyms include colorless, colourless, hueless, black, white, ebony.
Antonyms for achromatic
Common opposites include colored, coloured, colorful, colourful, dyed, motley.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include colorless, inky, white, blackish, whitish, lily-white.
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