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Monochrome Definition & Meaning

monochrome
adjective
  1. having or appearing to have only one color
noun
  1. painting done in a range of tones of a single color
  2. a black-and-white photograph or slide

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Frequently asked questions

What does monochrome mean?
having or appearing to have only one color painting done in a range of tones of a single color a black-and-white photograph or slide
What part of speech is monochrome?
Monochrome is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does monochrome have?
Monochrome has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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