Where does “chroma” come from?
Chroma comes from Ancient Greek χρῶμα, descended from Proto-Indo-European gʰreu, which derives from Proto-Indo-European gʰer-.
chroma (English): The colorfulness relative to the brightness of a...
Definitions
- The colorfulness relative to the brightness of a...
Ancestry of “chroma”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | χρῶμα | skin; color ; pigment; complexion |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰreu | to grind, rub |
Words derived from “chroma”