ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Monochrome

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmɒn.əˌkɹəʊm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Monochrome is a noun meaning A black and white image, especially such a photograph.

Meaning

A black and white image, especially such a photograph.

More Meanings

  1. A ceramic glaze of a single colour; an object so glazed.
  2. Having only one colour.
  3. (photography) Representing colours with shades of gray.
  4. (dated) A painting executed in shades of a single colour.

Example Sentences

They are often used as decorations, like in set 9526 Star Wars Palpatine Arrest (2012) were two pearl gold monochrome minifigures represent statues.

Word Forms

Synonyms for monochrome

Depending on context, synonyms include monochromatic, monocolor, monocoloured, monotone, unicolor, unicolored.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include monochromatic, coloured, colored, colorful, monochromous, black and white.

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