monochrome
UK: ˈmɒnəkrəʊm | US: ˈmɑːnəkroʊm
adj. having or using only one color
n. a photograph or picture in one color or shades of one color
monochrome = mono<single> + chrome<color>
- mono (from Greek monos, meaning "single" or "alone")
- chrome (from Greek chrōma, meaning "color")
Etymology Origin:
The word monochrome combines Greek roots to describe something in a single color. Mono- emphasizes singularity, while -chrome refers to color, originally linked to pigments and dyes. The term evolved in art and photography to describe works limited to one hue or shades of one hue, reflecting simplicity or stylistic choice.
The artist preferred a monochrome palette for his abstract paintings.
Early television broadcasts were displayed in monochrome.
She decorated her room in monochrome shades of gray.
The graphic designer used monochrome filters for a vintage effect.
The exhibition featured monochrome prints from the 1920s.