achromatic

adj
/ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/UK

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀχρωμάτιστος (akhrōmátistos, “uncolored”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + χρῶμα (khrôma, “color”), equivalent to a- + chromatic; compare French achromatique.

  1. derived from ἀχρωμάτιστος — “uncolored

Definitions

  1. Free from color

    Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion.

  2. Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent…

    Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent color-related distortion.

  3. Uncolored

    Uncolored; not absorbing color from a fluid.

  4. + 1 more definition
    1. Having only the diatonic notes of the scale

      Having only the diatonic notes of the scale; not modified by accidentals.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for achromatic. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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