monochromatic

Etymology

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

adj

  1. Having only one color, represented by differing hues and tints. For example shades in a black and white television.
  2. Perceptive of only one color; unable to distinguish colors; total color blindness.
  3. (figurative) Plain, dull, lifeless.

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