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chromatics

[ kroh-mat-iks, kruh- ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)
  1. the science of colors.


chromatics

/ ˈkrəʊmətɪst; krəʊˈmætɪks; ˌkrəʊməˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. functioning as singular the science of colour
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • chromatist, noun
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Other Words From

  • chro·ma·tist [kroh, -m, uh, -tist], noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of chromatics1

First recorded in 1700–10; chromatic, -ics
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Example Sentences

She befriended Kupka, whose early 20th-century works “Fugue” and “Warm Chromatics” are now considered to be the first two entirely abstract paintings.

In 1912, Kupka put on display two works, “Fugue” and “Warm Chromatics,” which are now considered to be the first two entirely abstract paintings.

I was listening to Lana Del Rey then, and tonight I’m mellowing out to the Chromatics cover of “I’m on Fire.”

Chromatics have been teasing a new album called “Dear Tommy” for nearly seven years now.

Then, out of nowhere, Chromatics surprise-released a new, full-length album on Wednesday.

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