What does polychrome mean?
Polychrome means Using multiple or many colours..
Polychrome
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Using multiple or many colours..
Definitions by Sense
- Using multiple or many colours.
- Executed in the manner of polychromy.
- (countable) A piece of multicolored pottery.
- (chemistry, uncountable) esculin (so called in allusion to its fluorescent solutions)
- To paint or dye with multiple colours.
- To divide (a dye etc.) into multiple colours.
Example Sentences
A polychrome two-handled jar with red and white streaks on a dark ground.
polychrome printing
Maya influence is particularly noticeable in the decorative elements depicted on Ulua polychromes and the development of complex syntactic rules governing the organization of decorative motifs into an integrated stylistic design.
Synonyms for polychrome
Antonyms for polychrome
Related Words
Word Forms
- polychromes
- polychroming
- polychromed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for polychrome?
Common synonyms include polychromatic, multicolor, multicoloured, motley.
What is the opposite of polychrome?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use polychrome in a sentence?
A polychrome two-handled jar with red and white streaks on a dark ground.
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