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achromatic colour vs black

black vs achromatic colour

achromatic colour and black both are nouns.

achromatic colour is not an adjective while black is an adjective.

achromatic colour is not a verb while black is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
achromatic colour Yes No No No
black Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, black is a hyponym of achromatic colour; that is, black is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than achromatic colour:
  • achromatic colour: a color lacking hue; white or grey or black
  • black: the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
Other hyponyms of achromatic colour include blackness, inkiness, white, whiteness, gray, grayness, grey, greyness.
achromatic colour (noun) black (noun)
a color lacking hue; white or grey or black black clothing (worn as a sign of mourning)
(board games) the darker pieces
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
total absence of light
achromatic colour (adjective) black (adjective)
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
of or belonging to a racial group especially of sub-Saharan African origin
marked by anger or resentment or hostility
(of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood
(of intelligence operations) deliberately misleading
extremely dark
soiled with dirt or soot
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
offering little or no hope
distributed or sold illicitly
harshly ironic or sinister
(of coffee) without cream or sugar
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
achromatic colour (verb) black (verb)
make or become black
Difference between achromatic colour and black

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