monochrome

🇺🇸 /ˈmɑːnəkrəʊm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/
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adjective
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having only one color, usually black and white or shades of gray

The old photographs were in monochrome, giving them a timeless quality.

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having different shades of a single color

The painting was monochrome, with various shades of blue creating a calming effect.

noun
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a single color or shades of a single color, often used in art or photography

The artist preferred working in monochrome, as it allowed for greater focus on shapes and textures.

translation

adj. having only one color, usually black and white or shades of gray; having different shades of a single color
n. a single color or shades of a single color, often used in art or photography

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Plural monochromes