Dichromatic

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /daɪˈkroʊmætɪk/

Definitions of dichromatic

adjective describing something that has two colors or tones

Example Sentences

A1 My sister's wardrobe is dichromatic, with only black and white clothes.

A2 The movie was filmed in a dichromatic style, using only shades of blue and green.

B1 The artist's paintings are known for their dichromatic color schemes, often using just two contrasting colors.

B2 The interior design of the restaurant was dichromatic, with a minimalist aesthetic of black and grey.

C1 The dichromatic nature of the landscape was breathtaking, with the lush green forest contrasting against the deep blue lake.

C2 The dichromatic artwork displayed in the gallery was a stunning example of the artist's mastery of color theory.

Examples of dichromatic in a Sentence

formal The artist's use of a dichromatic color scheme created a striking visual impact in the painting.

informal I love how that movie poster is dichromatic, it really stands out.

slang That car with the dichromatic paint job is sick!

figurative His dichromatic view of the world often led to misunderstandings with others.

Grammatical Forms of dichromatic

past tense

dichromatized

plural

dichromatics

comparative

more dichromatic

superlative

most dichromatic

present tense

dichromatizes

future tense

will dichromatize

perfect tense

has dichromatized

continuous tense

is dichromatizing

singular

dichromatic

positive degree

dichromatic

infinitive

to dichromatize

gerund

dichromaticizing

participle

dichromatizing

Origin and Evolution of dichromatic

First Known Use: 1837 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'dichromatic' originates from the Greek words 'di' meaning two and 'chroma' meaning color.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the field of optics to describe the use of two colors, the term 'dichromatic' has evolved to also refer to individuals or objects displaying two distinct colors.