mono-
Single, in prefixes
Mono- is a prefix meaning one or single.
It attaches to roots to indicate singularity: a monologue is a speech by one person, a monocle fits one eye, a monopoly is control by one entity.
In chemistry, mono- specifies one atom of an element in a compound: carbon monoxide has one oxygen atom.
The prefix sometimes shortens to mon- before vowels: monarch, monastery.
Lowest positive integer
- soleFoot's bottom surface
- aloneWithout others present
- solitaryExisting alone, apart
- singularOne in number
individual · lone · unitary · isolated · solo · unique · undivided · unified
Single-crop agricultural system
- monomerChain-forming molecule
- monasticOf religious community life
- monarchHereditary supreme ruler
- monopolizeClaim exclusive control
Chain-forming molecule
- monosaccharideSimplest carbohydrate form
- monatomicSingle-atom composition
- monovalentHaving valence of one
- moleculeBonded atomic group
carbon · glucose · fructose · polymerization · chain · unit · bond · compound
Without color gradations
- grayscaleTonal range, black to white
- duotoneTwo-color printing technique
- contrastNotable difference between things
- photographyCreating images from light
film noir · minimalist · stark · tonal · achromatic · sepia · ink · print
Mono-inducing viral pathogen
- kissing diseaseInfectious mononucleosis
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- feverElevated body temperature
- sore throatIrritated, aching airway
swollen glands · infection · viral · contagious · spleen · tonsils · lymph nodes · exhaustion
one
Lowest positive integer
singular · individual · lone · unitary · isolated · solo · unique · undivided · unified · exclusive
monoculture
Single-crop agricultural system
monomer
Chain-forming molecule
- monosaccharideSimplest carbohydrate form
- monatomicSingle-atom composition
- monovalentHaving valence of one
molecule · carbon · glucose · fructose · polymerization · chain · unit · bond · compound
black-and-white
Without color gradations
- grayscaleTonal range, black to white
- duotoneTwo-color printing technique
- contrastNotable difference between things
photography · film noir · minimalist · stark · tonal · achromatic · sepia · ink · print
Epstein-Barr
Mono-inducing viral pathogen
- kissing diseaseInfectious mononucleosis
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- feverElevated body temperature
sore throat · swollen glands · infection · viral · contagious · spleen · tonsils · lymph nodes · exhaustion · teenager
monaural
Single-channel audio
playback · transistor radio · earpiece · vintage · lo-fi · broadcast · AM radio · podcast · phonograph · gramophone
- prefixespre-, anti, post-, contra, re-
- morphemesmorpheme, affix, prefix, suffix, infix
- chemical nameschemical name, common names, common name, preferred name, traditional name
- carbon monoxideToxic combustion byproduct gas
- inner monologueUnspoken personal narration
- dramatic monologuePoem as character's speech
- internal monologueUnspoken self-directed thought
- Monopoly moneyWorthless game currency
- opening monologueSolo introductory address
monopoly, monologue, monotone, monotonous, monorail, monogram, monolith, monochrome, monograph