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- monosemy/ˈmɒnə(ʊ)ˌsiːmi/The state of a word or lexeme having only a single meaning.nounC2
- monoski/ˈmɒnəʊskiː/A type of ski that is twice as wide as a normal ski, used with both feet placed side‑by‑side in a single binding, typically for skiing on deep powder snow.nounlow
- monosodium glutamate/ˌmɒnə(ʊ)ˌsəʊdiəm ˈɡluːtəmeɪt/The sodium salt of glutamic acid (an amino acid), used as a flavour enhancer in food, commonly known by its abbreviation MSG.nounC1
- monosome/ˈmɒnə(ʊ)səʊm/A single, unpaired chromosome, or a ribosome composed of a single subunit.nounVery Low
- monospaced type/ˈmɒn.əʊ.speɪst taɪp/A typeface where every character occupies the same horizontal space.nounLow
- monospermy/ˈmɒnə(ʊ)ˌspɜːmi/The condition or process where only one sperm fertilizes an egg cell.nounC2
- monostearate/ˌmɒnəʊˈstɪəreɪt/A salt or ester derived from stearic acid where only one acidic hydrogen atom has been replaced.nounTechnical / Very Low
- monostich/ˈmɒnə(ʊ)stɪk/A poem consisting of a single line; a single verse of poetry.nounVery Low (Specialist)
- monostrophe/ˈmɒnə(ʊ)strəfi/A poetic or metrical structure consisting of a single strophe or stanza, or a poem composed of identical stanzas.nounC1/C2
- monostrophic/ˌmɒnə(ʊ)ˈstrəʊfɪk/Having only one strophe or stanza; not divided into strophes or stanzas of different patterns.adjectivenounC2 / Very Low
- monosyllabism/ˌmɒnə(ʊ)ˈsɪləbɪz(ə)m/The state or quality of being composed of or using words with only one syllable.nounC2
- monosyllable/ˈmɒn.əˌsɪl.ə.bəl/A word consisting of a single syllable.nounC2
- monotask/ˈmɒnə(ʊ)ˌtɑːsk/A single, focused task, often as a productivity strategy.verbLow
- monoterpene/ˌmɒnəʊˈtɜːpiːn/A type of terpene consisting of two isoprene units and having the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₆.nounVery Rare
- monotheism/ˈmɒn.əʊ.θiː.ɪ.zəm/The belief that there is only one God.nounC1
- monothelite/ˌmɒnəʊˈθiːlaɪt/A historical adherent of the Christian doctrine that Christ had only one will, despite having two natures (divine and human).nounVery Low
- monotherapy/ˌmɒn.əʊˈθer.ə.pi/The treatment of a disease or condition using only a single drug or therapy.nounC2
- monotint/ˈmɒnə(ʊ)tɪnt/A painting, drawing, or photograph executed in a single hue or colour, differing only in lightness and darkness.nounC2 (Proficient User) / Very Low Frequency
- monotone/ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/A single, unvarying tone of voice or sound without changes in pitch or inflection.adjectivenounC1
- monotonize/məˈnɒt.ə.naɪz/To make something monotonous or uniform; to deprive of variety or interest.verbVery Low / Technical
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