adj.
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek chr ō matikos, from chr ō mat-, chr ō ma skin, color, modified tone; akin to Greek chr ō s 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 -)l ē \ adverb
– chro · mat · i · cism \ - ' ma-t ə - ˌ si-z ə m \ noun