C1 adjective フォーマル

semichromity

/ˌsɛmiˈkroʊmɪti/

Describing a visual state or quality characterized by partial coloration or muted chromatic intensity. It refers to an appearance that is neither fully monochrome nor fully saturated, often used to describe images or materials with limited color range.

例文

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1

The old photo had a certain semichromity to it, looking neither black and white nor fully colored.

The old picture looked partly colored, somewhere between monochrome and full color.

2

The preservation process resulted in a noticeable semichromity in the biological samples.

The way the samples were kept caused them to lose some color and appear only partially tinted.

3

I love the semichromity vibe of this filter; it makes everything look cool and vintage.

I like how this filter makes colors look muted and halfway between gray and bright.

語族

名詞
semichromity
副詞
semichromatically
形容詞
semichromatic
関連
chromaticity
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'semi' as 'half' and 'chrome' as the Google Chrome logo—but imagine the logo faded and halfway to grey.

クイックテスト

The ______ filter gave the digital art a washed-out, historical appearance that appealed to the museum curators.

正解!

正解は: semichromity

例文

1

The old photo had a certain semichromity to it, looking neither black and white nor fully colored.

everyday

The old picture looked partly colored, somewhere between monochrome and full color.

2

The preservation process resulted in a noticeable semichromity in the biological samples.

formal

The way the samples were kept caused them to lose some color and appear only partially tinted.

3

I love the semichromity vibe of this filter; it makes everything look cool and vintage.

informal

I like how this filter makes colors look muted and halfway between gray and bright.

4

Post-war cinematic styles often utilized semichromity to convey a sense of bleak realism.

academic

Movies after the war used limited color to show a realistic, sad atmosphere.

5

Our brand's new aesthetic favors semichromity to differentiate ourselves from the neon-heavy competition.

business

Our company's new look uses toned-down colors to stand out from bright, flashy competitors.

語族

名詞
semichromity
副詞
semichromatically
形容詞
semichromatic
関連
chromaticity

よく使う組み合わせ

visual semichromity a partially colored visual appearance
achieve semichromity to reach a state of partial coloration
display semichromity to show limited color intensity
inherent semichromity a natural quality of being partly colored
semichromity level the degree of partial saturation

よく使うフレーズ

a touch of semichromity

a small amount of partial color

embracing semichromity

choosing to use muted or partial colors

the beauty of semichromity

the aesthetic appeal of limited coloration

よく混同される語

semichromity vs bichromity

Bichromity refers specifically to having two distinct colors, while semichromity refers to a general state of partial or muted coloration.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use this word when describing artistic or technical visual states where color is present but not dominant or fully saturated. It is most frequently found in discussions of photography, digital design, and material science.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners might confuse it with 'monochrome,' which means having no color at all, whereas semichromity implies that some pigment or color is still present.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'semi' as 'half' and 'chrome' as the Google Chrome logo—but imagine the logo faded and halfway to grey.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin prefix 'semi-' (half) combined with the Greek 'chroma' (color) and the English suffix '-ity' (denoting a state or quality).

文法パターン

Often functions as a noun-adjunct or technical adjective in specialized contexts Typically non-gradable when referring to a binary state between monochrome and color
🌍

文化的な背景

Often associated with the 'vintage' or 'lo-fi' aesthetic popular in 21st-century digital media and photography apps.

クイックテスト

The ______ filter gave the digital art a washed-out, historical appearance that appealed to the museum curators.

正解!

正解は: semichromity

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A1

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stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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