I. krō-ˈma-tik noun
Date: 1708
: accidental 2
II. adjective
Etymology: Greek chrōmatikos, from chrōmat-, chrōma skin, color, modified tone; akin to Greek chrōs color
Date: 1630
1.
a. : of or relating to color or color phenomena or sensations
b. : highly colored
2. : of or relating to chroma
3.
a. : of, relating to, or giving all the tones of the chromatic scale
b. : characterized by frequent use of accidentals
• chro·mat·i·cal·ly -ti-k(ə-)lē adverb
• chro·mat·i·cism -ˈma-tə-ˌsi-zəm noun