monochromatic

Definition

Having only one color, represented by differing hues and tints. For example shades in a black and white television.

Etymology

From mono- + chromatic, mono- from Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos, “alone, only, sole, single”), chromatic from Ancient Greek χρῶμα (khrôma, “color”).

Example Sentences

• "Let's not […] lose our sense of boyish fun and daring, but let's at least begin to assert ourselves in the world, to impose our vision of sex and affection and spirit more and more upon the monochromatic Fatherland."