Where does “monochromatic” come from?

Monochromatic derives from Ancient Greek μόνος and χρῶμα, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European gʰreu and gʰer-, meaning single color.

monochromatic (English): Having only one color, represented by differing...

Definitions

  1. Having only one color, represented by differing...

Ancestry of “monochromatic”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekχρῶμαskin (esp. the human body)
2Proto-Indo-Europeangʰreuto grind, rub

Words derived from “monochromatic

Every word from Proto-Indo-European gʰreuEvery word from Ancient Greek χρῶμα