1. having no color; appearing only in black, white, and shades of gray
2. relating to lenses or optical systems that reduce color distortion
Usage: optics

Examples

• The photographer preferred achromatic film for artistic portraits.
• The old television displayed only achromatic images.
• An achromatic lens produces sharper images with less color fringing.
• The artist’s achromatic painting used only black and white paint.
• Modern telescopes often use achromatic doublets to improve image quality.
• The achromatic color scheme gave the room a minimalist appearance.