How do you pronounce achromatic?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/.

achromatic

/ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.99 in modern English

Syllables: clair-voy-ance
IPA: /ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/

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Meaning

adj

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

adj

Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent color-related distortion.

adj

Uncolored; not absorbing color from a fluid.

adj

Having only the diatonic notes of the scale; not modified by accidentals.

Example Sentences

"achromatic color scheme"
"achromatic image"
"The designer chose an achromatic color scheme of black, white, and gray."
"An achromatic lens reduces color distortion in optical instruments."

Etymology

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

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Prefix: a-
Root: ἀχρωμάτιστος
Suffix: chromatic

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/
British English: /ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/

Inflected Forms

more achromatic (comparative) most achromatic (superlative)

Derived Forms

achromatically nonachromatic pseudoachromatic

Phrases

achromatic lens achromatic number achromatic prism

Frequently Paired Words

achromaticity achromatic lens achromatic number achromatic prism achromatism chromatic monochromatic monochrome

Synonyms

achromatic colorless colourless hueless neutral

Antonyms

colored coloured colorful colourful dyed motley multicolored multicoloured particolored particoloured polychromatic polychrome