Chromatic Definition & Meaning

chromatic
adjective
  1. able to refract light without spectral color separation; "chromatic lens"
  2. based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones; "a chromatic scale"
  3. being or having or characterized by hue

Synonyms for chromatic

amber adj

of a medium to dark brownish yellow color a deep yellow color; "an amber light illuminated the room

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amethyst adj

of a moderate purple color a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone

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aureate adj

elaborately or excessively ornamented; "flamboyant handwriting

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avocado adj

of the dull yellowish green of the meat of an avocado a pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich

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azure adj

of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky

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beige adj

of a light greyish-brown color a very light brown

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blae adj

of bluish-black or grey-blue

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blue adj

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

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blueish adj

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

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bluish adj

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

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  • "Chromatic"
    Aphrodelics f/ Masta Ace — Chromatic
  • "Aphros and Masta Ace, we chromatic"
    Aphrodelics f/ Masta Ace — Chromatic
  • "Meko, The Abbott and Christ flow chromatic"
    Northstar f/ Solomon Childs, Sugar Bang Bang — Ballin'

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Frequently asked questions

What does chromatic mean?
able to refract light without spectral color separation; "chromatic lens" based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones; "a chromatic scale" being or having or characterized by hue
What part of speech is chromatic?
Chromatic is an adjective.
How many definitions does chromatic have?
Chromatic has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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