chromatic (Meaning)
chromatic (a)
able to refract light without spectral color separation
based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones
being or having or characterized by hue
chromatic (a.)
Relating to color, or to colors.
Proceeding by the smaller intervals (half steps or semitones) of the scale, instead of the regular intervals of the diatonic scale.
Synonyms & Antonyms of chromatic
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- brilliant
- bright
- kaleidoscopic
- prismatic
- multihued
- vibrant
- multicolored
- varicolored
- striped
- motley
- polychromatic
- polychrome
- variegated
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- banded
- opalescent
- plaid
- flashy
- iridescent
- specked
- brave
- pied
- parti-colored
- brindle
- striated
- streaked
- dappled
- plaided
- gaudy
- flecked
- dapple
- mottled
- marbled
- patterned
- tricolored
- brindled
- speckled
- dichromatic
- barred
- pinto
- showy
- checkered
- dotted
- loud
- tricolor
- splashy
- trichromatic
- spotted
- gay
- garish
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chromatic Sentence Examples
- The chromatic aberration in the photograph distorted the colors along the edges.
- Musicians often explore the rich palette of chromatic tones in their compositions.
- The artist's palette consisted of a wide range of chromatic colors.
- The chromatic scale spans twelve notes within an octave in Western music.
- The chromatic contrast between the red and blue created a striking visual effect.
- Chromatic aberrations can occur in optical systems due to lens imperfections.
- The painting exhibited a chromatic harmony that captivated the viewers.
- His chromatic perception allowed him to discern subtle differences in color.
- The chromatic variation in the landscape was breathtaking, shifting from lush greens to fiery oranges.
- Through experimentation, the scientist identified the chromatic properties of the compound.
FAQs About the word chromatic
able to refract light without spectral color separation, based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones, being or having or characterized by hueRelating to color,
colorful, varied, various, rainbow,colored, brilliant, bright, kaleidoscopic, prismatic, multihued
achromatic, solid,colorless, achromatic, colorless, monochromatic, solid, monochromatic, monochromic, grey
The chromatic aberration in the photograph distorted the colors along the edges.
Musicians often explore the rich palette of chromatic tones in their compositions.
The artist's palette consisted of a wide range of chromatic colors.
The chromatic scale spans twelve notes within an octave in Western music.
