Achromatism

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪˈkrəʊmətɪzəm/

Definitions of achromatism

noun a condition in which colors are perceived as being without hue; colorblindness

Example Sentences

A1 Achromatism is the absence of color in a black and white photo.

A2 The artist used achromatism to create a minimalist painting with only shades of grey.

B1 Achromatism is often used in design to create a clean and modern look.

B2 Photographers sometimes use achromatism to evoke a sense of nostalgia in their images.

C1 The scientist's research on achromatism in optics has led to groundbreaking discoveries.

C2 Achromatism is a complex concept in physics that involves the correction of color distortion in lenses.

Examples of achromatism in a Sentence

formal The photographer adjusted the lens to correct the achromatism in the image.

informal I had to fix the achromatism in my camera settings before taking the photo.

slang I couldn't get a good picture because of the achromatism messing up the colors.

figurative His achromatism towards the situation made it difficult for him to see the truth.

Grammatical Forms of achromatism

past tense

achromatized

plural

achromatisms

comparative

more achromatic

superlative

most achromatic

present tense

achromatizes

future tense

will achromatize

perfect tense

has achromatized

continuous tense

is achromatizing

singular

achromatism

positive degree

achromatic

infinitive

to achromatize

gerund

achromatizing

participle

achromatized

Origin and Evolution of achromatism

First Known Use: 1830 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'achromatism' originated from the Greek words 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'chroma' meaning 'color'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of optics to describe the absence of color in a lens, the term 'achromatism' has since evolved to be used in various scientific disciplines to denote a lack of color or a neutral color appearance.