chromatic

[ kroh-mat-ik, kruh- ]
/ kroʊˈmæt ɪk, krə- /
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adjective

pertaining to color or colors.
Music.
  1. involving a modification of the normal scale by the use of accidentals.
  2. progressing by semitones, especially to a tone having the same letter name, as in C to C sharp.

Origin of chromatic

1590–1600; < Greek chrōmatikós, equivalent to chrōmat- (see chromato-) + -ikos -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM chromatic

chro·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb non·chro·mat·ic, adjective non·chro·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb un·chro·mat·ic, adjective

Words nearby chromatic

chromaffinoma, chromaffinopathy, chromakey, chromat-, chromate, chromatic, chromatic aberration, chromatic adaptation, chromatic colour, chromatic scale, chromatic sign

Words related to chromatic

gaudy, vivid, splashy, vibrant, multicolored, bright, flashy, rich, hued, florid, gay, intense, jazzy, kaleidoscopic, loud, motley, picturesque, psychedelic, showy, variegated

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British Dictionary definitions for chromatic

chromatic
/ (krəˈmætɪk) /

adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by a colour or colours
music
  1. involving the sharpening or flattening of notes or the use of such notes in chords and harmonic progressions
  2. of or relating to the chromatic scale or an instrument capable of producing ita chromatic harmonica
  3. of or relating to chromaticismCompare diatonic

Derived forms of chromatic

chromatically, adverb chromaticism, noun

Word Origin for chromatic

C17: from Greek khrōmatikos, from khrōma colour

Medical definitions for chromatic

chromatic
[ krō-măt′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to color or colors.
Produced by or made in a color or colors.

Scientific definitions for chromatic

chromatic
[ krō-măt′ĭk ]

Relating to color or colors.