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black and white
black and whiten.1. Writing or print: saw their words in black and white.2. A color palette, as in photography or printmaking, employing only black and white or black, white, and values of gray: a film shot in black and white; a painting reproduced in black and white.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | black and white - communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten)written communication, written languagecommunication - something that is communicated by or to or between people or groupsfolio, leaf - a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)transcription, written text - something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictationwriting - letters or symbols that are written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language; "he turned the paper over so the writing wouldn't show"; "the doctor's writing was illegible"piece of writing, written material, writing - the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect); "the writing in her novels is excellent"; "that editorial was a fine piece of writing"writing - (usually plural) the collected work of an author; "the idea occurs with increasing frequency in Hemingway's writings"prescription - written instructions from a physician or dentist to a druggist concerning the form and dosage of a drug to be issued to a given patientprescription - written instructions for an optician on the lenses for a given personreading material, reading - written material intended to be read; "the teacher assigned new readings"; "he bought some reading material at the airport"correspondence - communication by the exchange of letterscode, codification - a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)print - the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication; "I want to see it in print" | | 2. | black and white - a black-and-white photograph or slidemonochromephoto, photograph, pic, exposure, picture - a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material | Adj. | 1. | black and white - not having or not capable of producing colors; "black-and-white film"; "a black-and-white TV"; "the movie was in black and white"black-and-whitephotography, picture taking - the act of taking and printing photographscolor, colour - having or capable of producing colors; "color film"; "he rented a color television"; "marvelous color illustrations" |
black and whiteadjective monochrome, grey-scale old black and white film footagein black and white1. in absolute terms, unconditionally, naively, unambiguously, uncompromisingly, simplistically, in oversimplified terms She saw things in black and white.2. in print, documented, on paper, written down, on record He'd seen the proof in black and white.Translationsblack and white
black and white1. Literally, lacking bright colors, as of a monochromatic image. In what decade did color movies start to replace black and white ones?2. Of the utmost clarity; clearly defined or differentiated; without any room for confusion, ambiguity, or discrepancy. Love isn't always black and white, you know. You have to accept that there are many gray areas in relationships. Don't debate me about it. The rules are black and white, and you broke them.See also: and, black, whiteblack and white1. A monochromatic picture, drawing, television image, computer monitor, or film, as opposed to one using many colors, as in Photos in black and white fade less than those taken with color film. [Late 1800s] 2. Also, black or white. Involving a very clear distinction, without any gradations. For example, He tended to view everything as a black and white issue-it was either right or wrong-whereas his partner always found gray areas . This usage is based on the association of black with evil and white with virtue, which dates back at least 2,000 years. [Early 1800s] Also see gray area. 3. in black and white. Written down or in print, and therefore official. For example, The terms of our agreement were spelled out in black and white, so there should be no question about it . This term alludes to black ink or print on white paper. Shakespeare used it in Much Ado about Nothing (5:1). [Late 1500s] See also: and, black, white(in) black and ˈwhite (as) absolutely right or wrong, good or bad, with no grades between them: My grandmother has very rigid ideas of character and behaviour; she sees everything in black and white. ♢ It’s not a black-and-white issue.See also: and, black, whiteblack and white n. the police; a black and white police patrol car; any police car. Call the black and whites. We got trouble here. See also: and, black, whiteBlack and White Drug slang for a formulation of amphetaminesBlack and White
Black and WhiteDescribing an advertisement, especially one containing pictures, that lacks any color other than black and white. Because colors are more expensive than black ink on white paper, and because they are less likely to attract attention, black and white advertisements are comparatively inexpensive.See BNW See BNWblack and white
Synonyms for black and whiteadj monochromeSynonymsphrase in black and white: in absolute termsSynonyms- in absolute terms
- unconditionally
- naively
- unambiguously
- uncompromisingly
- simplistically
- in oversimplified terms
phrase in black and white: in printSynonyms- in print
- documented
- on paper
- written down
- on record
Synonyms for black and whitenoun communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten)Synonyms- written communication
- written language
Related Words- communication
- folio
- leaf
- transcription
- written text
- writing
- piece of writing
- written material
- prescription
- reading material
- reading
- correspondence
- code
- codification
- print
noun a black-and-white photograph or slideSynonymsRelated Words- photo
- photograph
- pic
- exposure
- picture
adj not having or not capable of producing colorsSynonymsRelated Words- photography
- picture taking
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