achromatic

adjective
UK: /ˌeɪ.krəˈmæt.ɪk/
US: /ˌeɪ.krəˈmæt.ɪk/

  1. Without color.

    1. The painting featured a mostly achromatic palette of grays. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her wardrobe consisted of achromatic blacks, whites, and shades of gray, reflecting her minimalist style. [ ] [ ]

  2. Referring to a lens or optical system that corrects for chromatic aberration, producing images without unwanted color fringes.

    1. The achromatic lens provided a much clearer image. [ ] [ ]
    2. Using an achromatic telescope significantly improved the clarity of astronomical observations by reducing color distortion. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

colorless monochrome

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "achromatic" in English means: Without color., Referring to a lens or optical system that corrects for chromatic aberration, producing images without unwanted color fringes..

The phonetic transcription of "achromatic" is /ˌeɪ.krəˈmæt.ɪk/ in British English and /ˌeɪ.krəˈmæt.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "achromatic": colorless, monochrome.

Example usage of "achromatic": "The painting featured a mostly achromatic palette of grays.". More examples on the page.