trichromatism [trahy-kroh-muh-tiz-uh m] Word Origin noun
- the quality or condition of being trichromatic.
- the use or combination of three colors, as in printing or photography.
- Ophthalmology. normal color vision.Compare monochromatism(def 2), dichromatism(def 2).
Origin of trichromatism First recorded in 1885–90; trichromat(ic) + -ism Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019 British Dictionary definitions for trichromatism trichromatism noun
- the use or combination of three primary colours for colour reproduction in photography, printing, television, etc
- rare the state of being trichromatic
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