Definition of the word monochrome

Pronunciation of vocabulary monochrome

monochromeadjective

đơn sắc

/ˈmɒnəkrəʊm//ˈmɑːnəkrəʊm/

Origin of the word monochrome

The word "monochrome" originates from the Greek words "monos," meaning one, and "khromatos," meaning colored. In English, it first appeared in the 17th century to describe pigments, dyes, or paints that had a single color. This usage became more common in the 19th century, particularly with the spread of photography, as monochrome images used a single hue to depict a scene or subject, often black-and-white. Today, the term can also refer to artwork or designs that limit their color palette to a single hue, variations of that hue, or neutral shades.

Vocabulary summary monochrome

typeadjective

meaning(like) monochromatic

typenoun: (monotint)

meaningmonochrome painting, monochrome painting

Example of vocabulary monochromenamespace

meaning

using only black, white and shades of grey

chỉ sử dụng màu đen, trắng và các sắc thái của màu xám

  • monochrome illustrations/images

    minh họa/hình ảnh đơn sắc

  • a dull monochrome life

    một cuộc sống đơn điệu buồn tẻ

meaning

using different shades of one colour

sử dụng các sắc thái khác nhau của một màu

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary monochrome

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