Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

daltonic

adjective

/ˌdɔːlˈtɒn.ɪk/

Definition

Relating to a type of color blindness where a person has difficulty distinguishing certain colors, especially reds and greens.

Examples

A daltonic person might confuse a ripe strawberry with a green one.
In art class, the teacher explained how daltonic students perceive colors.
Many daltonic individuals use special tools to help them identify colors accurately.

Meaning

Daltonic individuals may see colors differently from those with normal vision, particularly struggling to differentiate between shades of red and green.