Learning about the prefix Mono one Monochrome adj

Learning about the prefix Mono == one

Monochrome (adj. ) having one color; a painting, design, photo, or outfit that is only one color or shades of color

Which picture is monochrome?

Examples in context: Today she chose to wear a monochrome outfit.

monocle (n. ) an eyeglass for one eye

Examples in context: He also sported a ridiculous monocle on his left eye. Young Tom took to wearing a monocle in the play. What could be a synonym?

monolingual (adj. ) speaking or writing only one language Etymology: mono- + lingual What is Etymology? ? ?

Examples in context: I only know how to speak English, therefore I am monolingual. What would an antonym be?

monolith (n. ) something made out of one single large block of a piece of stone; one single stone monument

Examples in context: Seeing the whole monolith was truly awesome in the best sense of the word.

Examples of a monoliths in Norway. The park contains 192 sculptures with more than 600 figures, all created by Gustav Vigeland.

monologue (n. ) a long speech given by one person

Example in context: He was delivering a long monologue that was very entertaining.

monophobia (n. ) an abnormal fear of being the only one there; fear of being alone

Examples in context: Monophobia causes the sufferer to greatly restrict their lifestyle. Monophobia sufferers not only fear being alone, they can also fear the thought of being alone.

monopoly (n. ) control of a product or service by one company

Examples in context: Which computer company do you think has a monopoly in the industry? No country, not even one the size of China, has a monopoly of wisdom.

monorail (n. ) a track for subway or train cars that only has one rail

Examples in context: My favorite part of my trip to Disney World this year was riding the monorail.

monosyllabic (adj. ) having only one syllable Tell the person next to you two monosyllabic words. What would any antonym be?

Examples in context: When learning how to read, you begin with monosyllabic words. See Jane run. See Jane fun fast.

monotone (n. ) A low monotone or a high-pitched voice can be difficult to understand or grating to the ears. Tell your neighbor a sentence in a monotone voice.