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POLYCHROMATIC

Dictionary entry overview: What does polychromatic mean?

• POLYCHROMATIC (adjective)
The adjective POLYCHROMATIC has 2 senses:

1. (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) composed of more than one wavelength
2. having or exhibiting many colors

Familiarity information: POLYCHROMATIC used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• POLYCHROMATIC (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

(of light or other electromagnetic radiation) composed of more than one wavelength

Context example:

polychromatic light

Antonym:

monochromatic ((of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Having or exhibiting many colors

Synonyms:

polychrome; polychromic; polychromatic

Similar:

colored; colorful; coloured (having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination)

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