English word monochromatic comes from English mono- (One.), English chromatic
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| mono- | English (eng) | One. |
| chromatic | English (eng) | (music) Related to or using notes not belonging to the diatonic scale of the key in which a passage is written.. Having the capacity to separate spectral colours by refraction.. Relating to or characterised by hue. |
| monochromatic | English (eng) | (figuratively) Plain, dull, lifeless.. Having only one color, represented by differing hues and tints. For example shades in a black and white television.. Perceptive of only one color; unable to distinguish colors; total color blindness. |