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achromatism

a·chro·ma·tism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-kroh-muh-tiz-uh m]
    • /eɪˈkroʊ məˌtɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-kroh-muh-tiz-uh m]
    • /eɪˈkroʊ məˌtɪz əm/

Definitions of achromatism word

  • noun achromatism the condition or quality of being achromatic; lack of color 3
  • noun achromatism freedom from color. 1
  • noun achromatism freedom from chromatic aberration, as in an achromatic lens. 1
  • noun achromatism The state or quality of being achromatic; as, the 'achromatism' of a lens; achromaticity. 1
  • noun achromatism The state or quality of being achromatic; as, the achromatism of a lens; achromaticity. 0
  • noun achromatism The state of being free of colors, not emitting or separating into colors. 0

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Origin of achromatism

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; achromat(ic) + -ism

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Parts of speech for Achromatism

noun
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achromatism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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