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chromatic

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adjective

chro·​mat·​ic krō-ˈma-tik How to pronounce chromatic (audio)
1
a
: of, relating to, or giving all the tones of the chromatic scale
b
: characterized by frequent use of accidentals
2
a
: of or relating to color or color phenomena or sensations
b
: highly colored
3
: of or relating to chroma
chromatically
krō-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce chromatic (audio)
adverb
chromaticism
krō-ˈma-tə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce chromatic (audio)
noun

chromatic

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noun

: accidental sense 2

Synonyms

Adjective

Example Sentences

Adjective the strikingly chromatic paintings of Matisse and the other Fauvists
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The violins later introduce a contrary pattern that moves by chromatic steps. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 This Periwinkle Kaleidoscope dome tumbler takes inspiration from wildly popular collections from seasons past — there's a chromatic shine applied to its striking outer coat, and the deep purple lid shines brilliantly under bright light. Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 23 Aug. 2022 Just look at the bold, chromatic outfits by Kim Jones at Dior Mens, J.W. Anderson, and ERL.. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 19 July 2022 But this chromatic ordering rule still stays intact. New York Times, 12 July 2022 Just as graphs have chromatic polynomials associated with them, there are equations called characteristic polynomials attached to matroids. Quanta Magazine, 5 July 2022 The mathematical expression that gives the answer is called a chromatic polynomial. New York Times, 5 July 2022 From Beyoncé to Britney Spears, the era’s stars served up chunky streaks, frosted lids, and chromatic lips with aspirational levels of irreverence and swagger. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 31 May 2022 Often the entire chromatic circle is used in the same scene. John Hopewell, Variety, 9 June 2022
Noun
Carolina’s chromatic sensibility—again, a feature of her Plan C line—is unconventional. Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 Mathematicians observed that the coefficients of chromatic polynomials, no matter the graph, always seem to obey certain patterns. Quanta Magazine, 5 July 2022 More complex chromatic polynomials can be written for more complex geometric objects. New York Times, 5 July 2022 Painting merged with sculpture in lush chromatic fields. Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 Electro-chromatic glass on the hood allows more light into the cabin when driving, but can also be darkened to hide anything stored inside. Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2022 The opening section recalls the chromatic yet tonal music of Schoenberg and Zemlinsky 40 years prior but is followed by a dissonant scherzo. San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2021 These modules can automatically remove optical defects like distortion, chromatic aberrations, vignetting, and lack of sharpness with one click. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021 The open-mindedness and chromatic exuberance that McHugh shares with her daughter is one of the Campbell + Charlotte brand’s dynamic strong points. Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from Medieval Latin chrōmaticus, borrowed from Greek chrōmatikós "of color (in rhetoric), of the chromatic scale," from chrōmat-, chrôma "skin, complexion, color, the chromatic scale" + -ikos -ic entry 1 — more at -chrome

Noun

derivative of chromatic entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1630, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Noun

1708, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chromatic was in 1630

Phrases Containing chromatic

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