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1chromatic
noun chro·mat·ic \krō-ˈma-tik\
Definition of CHROMATIC
: accidental 2
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First Known Use of CHROMATIC
1708
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Rhymes with CHROMATIC
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2chromatic
adjective
music : of or relating to a musical scale that has all semitones
Full Definition of CHROMATIC
1
a : of or relating to color or color phenomena or sensations b : highly colored
2
: of or relating to chroma
3
a : of, relating to, or giving all the tones of the chromatic scale b : characterized by frequent use of accidentals
— chro·mat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— chro·mat·i·cism \-ˈma-tə-ˌsi-zəm\ noun
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Origin of CHROMATIC
Greek chrōmatikos, from chrōmat-, chrōma skin, color, modified tone; akin to Greek chrōs color
First Known Use: 1630
Related to CHROMATIC
- Synonyms
- colorful, colored, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, varied, variegated, various
- Antonyms
- colorless; monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored, solid
Medical Dictionary
chromatic
adjective chro·mat·ic \krō-ˈmat-ik\
Medical Definition of CHROMATIC
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by color or color phenomena or sensations <chromatic perception> <chromatic stimuli>
2
: capable of being colored by staining agents <chromatic substances>
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