← Back to Fala2Me

polychromatic

[/ˌpɒlɪkrəʊˈmætɪk/]
adjective
policromático
1. Containing or exhibiting many colors; characterized by the use of multiple colors
The polychromatic design of the stained glass window was breathtaking.
O design policromático da janela de vitral era de tirar o fôlego.
2. In art and design, using a variety of colors in a composition
She created a polychromatic mural that brightened the entire street.
Ela criou um mural policromático que iluminou toda a rua.
3. In science, relating to or producing radiation of multiple wavelengths or frequencies
The polychromatic light source was essential for the spectroscopy experiment.
A fonte de luz policromática era essencial para o experimento de espectroscopia.
Synonyms
multicoloredmany-coloredcolorfulvariegated
Antonyms
monochromaticmonochromesingle-colored

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
policromático
Standard term used in art, design, and scientific contexts
Portugal
policromático
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a riot of color
a kaleidoscope of colors
a spectrum of hues
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →