achromatic

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
19
Words With Friends
21
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/(UK)
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/ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/(UK) · /ˌeɪ.kɹəˈmæt.ɪk/(UK)

Definition of achromatic

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

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

  1. Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion.
  2. Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent color-related distortion.
  3. Uncolored; not absorbing color from a fluid.
  4. Having only the diatonic notes of the scale; not modified by accidentals.

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Etymology

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

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