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
- Having only one color, represented by differing...
Ancestry of “monochromatic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | χρῶμα | skin; color ; pigment; complexion |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | gʰreu | to grind, rub |
Words derived from “monochromatic”