monochromatic
adjective
mono·chro·mat·ic
ˌmä-nə-krō-ˈma-tik 
1
a
: having or consisting of one color or hue
a monochromatic winter scene
b
: monochrome sense 2
monochromatic photographs
2
: consisting of radiation of a single wavelength (see wavelength sense 1) or of a very small range of wavelengths
3
: of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism
4
: lacking variety, creativity, or excitement : colorless
Examples of monochromatic in a Sentence
It's a monochromatic room with a blue rug and blue furniture.
although marble and bronze sculptures are monochromatic, they can be amazingly lifelike
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Sartori went heavy on layering and monochromatic pairings (think sets over suits).
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
Riffing on a Tiffany lamp, photos of natural spiral formations replace the traditional planes of monochromatic color normally found in these vintage designs.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
Take time to explore the relationship between the linear marks and the monochromatic fields of color, how the lines evoke the horizon line or layers of sedimentary rock.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for monochromatic
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monochromatic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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monochromatic
adjective
mono·chro·mat·ic
ˌmän-ə-krō-ˈmat-ik
1
: having or consisting of one color
2
: consisting of radiation (as light) of a single wavelength
Medical Definition
monochromatic
adjective
mono·chro·mat·ic
ˌmän-ə-krō-ˈmat-ik
1
: having or consisting of one color or hue
2
: consisting of radiation of a single wavelength or of a very small range of wavelengths
3
: of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism
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