polychromatic

[ pol-ee-kroh-mat-ik, -kruh- ]

adjective

1. having or exhibiting a variety of colors.

polychromatic

/ ˌpɒlɪkrəʊˈmætɪk; ˌpɒlɪˈkrəʊmɪk; ˌpɒlɪˈkrəʊməˌtɪzəm /

adjective

1. having various or changing colours
2. (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) containing radiation with more than one wavelength

polychromatic

/ pŏl′ē-krō-măt′ĭk /

1. Consisting of or related to radiation of more than one wavelength.
2. Of or having many colors.
3. Compare monochromatic

Derived Forms

• polychromatism, noun

Other Words From

• pol·y·chro·ma·tism [pol-ee-, kroh, -m, uh, -tiz-, uh, m], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of polychromatic¹

First recorded in 1840–50; poly- + chromatic

Example Sentences

There are some red, some green, and some blue, making a polychromatic mosaic on the green fields.

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The present polychromatic decorations of the walls are a deplorable modern experiment.

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The habit of covering every plain surface with a brilliant polychromatic decoration contributed to the same result.

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The eye was satisfied with the rich polychromatic decoration, and did not require it to be supplemented by architectural ornament.

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By this means varied tints were obtained which were in harmony with the polychromatic decoration which was so near their hearts.

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