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polychromatic Definition

poly·chro·matic (päl′i krō mat′ik)

adjective

having various or changing colors

Etymology: poly- + chromatic

polychromatic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • brickwork: This was a good social thing to do and the polychromatic brickwork is really quite beautiful; it's kind of neo-Gothic Revival.
  • effect: However, this subtle polychromatic effect was lost when the building was later restored using only white Portland stone.