Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chromatic
adjective
kroh-MAT-ik
Definition
Relating to colors or color phenomena.
Examples
- The chromatic spectrum includes all the colors visible to the human eye.
- In music, chromatic scales consist of notes that are a half-step apart.
- The artist used a chromatic palette to create vivid contrasts in her painting.
Meaning
The term chromatic typically refers to anything that involves color, especially in a visual context. It can describe colors themselves or the way they change and interact.
Synonyms
- Colorful
- Color
- Polychromatic
