monochrome Definition

monochrome
adj

1. Said of visual reproduction: using or having one colour, or in black and white only.

Thesaurus: unicoloured, black-and-white, monotone; Antonym: multicoloured.
2. Said especially of painting: using shades of one colour only.
3. Lacking any variety or interest; dull or monotonous.

noun

1. A monochrome picture, photograph, drawing, etc.
2. Representation in monochrome.
3. The art or technique of working in monochrome.

Form: monochromy

Derivative: monochromic
adj

Etymology: 17c: from medieval Latin monochroma, from Greek chroma colour.