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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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 13 July 2025
But at the 2025 edition of the tennis grand slam tournament, several high-profile spectators put their own spins on monochromatic white looks.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
For example, Dries Van Noten was a masterclass in showing us that being effortlessly elegant doesn’t mean succumbing to a monochromatic wardrobe.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
In one of her standout Instagram posts, Jones gave us a bronzed monochromatic beat that amplified her rich complexion.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 July 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 19 Jul. 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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