Meaning of the word black-and-white in English
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black-and-white
US /ˌblæk ən ˈwaɪt/
UK /ˌblæk ən ˈwaɪt/
Adjective
1.
involving only two clearly separate parts or sides, without any shades of gray
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The issue isn't so black-and-white; there are many nuances to consider.
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He tends to see everything in black-and-white terms.
2.
made or recorded in shades of gray, without color
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The old photograph was in black-and-white.
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We watched a classic black-and-white movie.
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