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- monographic series/ˌmɒn.əˈɡræf.ɪk ˈsɪə.riːz/A series of books, each of which is a separate, independent study (a monograph) on a specific topic, published sequentially under a common series title and often by the same publisher.nounC2
- monogyny/mɒˈnɒdʒɪni/The practice or condition of having only one wife at a time.nounVery Low (Specialist)
- monohull/ˈmɒnə(ʊ)hʌl/A boat or ship with a single hull.adjectivenounC1
- monohybrid/ˌmɒnəʊˈhaɪbrɪd/A genetic cross or individual involving a single pair of contrasting traits.adjectivenounC2
- monohydrate/ˌmɒn.əʊˈhaɪ.dreɪt/A chemical compound containing one molecule of water of crystallization, or one hydroxyl group, per molecule of the principal substance.nounC2
- monoid/ˈmɒnɔɪd/A set equipped with an associative binary operation and an identity element.nounC2
- monokine/ˈmɒnə(ʊ)kʌɪn/A type of cytokine secreted by monocytes or macrophages.nounVery Low
- monokini/ˌmɒnə(ʊ)ˈkiːni/A women's one-piece swimsuit that is typically cut high on the legs and low on the chest, leaving the breasts exposed, resembling a bikini bottom without a top.nounC1
- monola/ˈmɒnələ/A nonexistent or extremely rare word, most likely a brand name, proprietary term, or possible neologism with no established standard meaning in English.nounExtremely Rare/Obscure
- monolatry/məˈnɒlətri/The worship of one god without denying the existence of other gods.nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
- monolayer/ˈmɒnə(ʊ)ˌleɪə/A single, closely packed layer of atoms, molecules, or cells.nounC2
- monoline insurer/ˈmɒnəʊlaɪn ɪnˈʃɔːrə/A specialized insurance company that focuses exclusively on underwriting and issuing a single type of insurance product.nounC2
- monolingual/ˌmɒnə(ʊ)ˈlɪŋɡwəl/Using or knowing only one language.adjectivenounC1
- monolith/ˈmɒn.ə.lɪθ/A large, single, upright block of stone, typically used for monuments or architecture; something massive, uniform, and unchanging.nounC2
- monologue/ˈmɒn.ə.lɒɡ/A long, uninterrupted speech by one person, delivered to others or as if to oneself, with no expectation of response.nounC1
- monology/məˈnɒlədʒi/A long speech or discourse by one person; a monologue.nounVery Low
- monomania/ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪniə/An obsessive preoccupation with a single idea, subject, or emotion.nounC2
- monomark/ˈmɒn.əʊ.mɑːk/A single, unique identifying symbol or code, typically consisting of letters, numbers, or both, used to mark or register property.nounExtremely Low (Obsolete/Historical/Highly Specialized)
- monomer/ˈmɒnəmə/A molecule that can chemically bond with other identical molecules to form a polymer.nounC1-C2
- monometallism/ˌmɒnəʊˈmetəlɪzəm/An economic theory or system supporting the use of a single metal, typically gold, as the sole standard of value and currency.nounVery Rare
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