multichromness
The state or quality of exhibiting multiple colors or shifting hues, particularly in response to light or perspective. It describes a complex visual property where various pigments or light frequencies create a diverse, often iridescent, appearance.
Examples
3 of 5The multichromness of the peacock feather caught the light and dazzled everyone.
The quality of having many colors in the peacock feather caught the light and dazzled everyone.
In the laboratory report, researchers documented the multichromness of the new synthetic polymer.
In the laboratory report, researchers documented the multi-colored state of the new synthetic polymer.
The multichromness of your new car's paint job is totally insane!
The way your new car's paint changes colors is totally amazing!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Multi' (many) + 'Chrome' (color/shiny metal) + 'Ness' (state). Imagine a shiny, many-colored chrome bumper on a vintage car.
Quick Quiz
The gemstone was valued not just for its size, but for the unique ___ it displayed under sunlight.
Correct!
The correct answer is: multichromness
Examples
The multichromness of the peacock feather caught the light and dazzled everyone.
everydayThe quality of having many colors in the peacock feather caught the light and dazzled everyone.
In the laboratory report, researchers documented the multichromness of the new synthetic polymer.
formalIn the laboratory report, researchers documented the multi-colored state of the new synthetic polymer.
The multichromness of your new car's paint job is totally insane!
informalThe way your new car's paint changes colors is totally amazing!
The study analyzes how the multichromness of cephalopod skin aids in complex underwater camouflage.
academicThe study analyzes how the multiple color variations of cephalopod skin help in complex underwater camouflage.
Our marketing strategy highlights the multichromness of the interface to represent our brand's diversity.
businessOur marketing strategy highlights the diverse color quality of the interface to represent our brand's diversity.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
degree of multichromness
the extent to which something shows many colors
stunning multichromness
impressively beautiful multi-colored appearance
layers of multichromness
multiple levels or strata of different colors
Often Confused With
Multichromatic is an adjective used to describe the object, while multichromness is a noun referring to the property itself.
Polychromy usually refers specifically to the practice of decorating architectural elements in various colors.
Usage Notes
Though technical, this word is used in arts, sciences, and high-end manufacturing to describe surfaces that shift color. It is most frequently found in discussions about optics or aesthetic design.
Common Mistakes
Learners often treat this word as an adjective due to the context, but it functions grammatically as a noun. Avoid saying 'a multichromness car'; use 'a multichromatic car' instead.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Multi' (many) + 'Chrome' (color/shiny metal) + 'Ness' (state). Imagine a shiny, many-colored chrome bumper on a vintage car.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'multi-' (many) combined with the Greek 'chroma' (color), and the English suffix '-ness' denoting a state or quality.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
This term is often associated with modern 'chameleon' pigments in the automotive and cosmetic industries, where shifting colors symbolize high-tech luxury.
Quick Quiz
The gemstone was valued not just for its size, but for the unique ___ it displayed under sunlight.
Correct!
The correct answer is: multichromness
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