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mono

 

[ ˈmoʊnoʊ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

singular element

The term 'mono' refers to something that is single or one. It is often used to describe a singular form of something, particularly in scientific and technical contexts.

Synonyms

alone, one, single

Examples of usage

  • Mono sound refers to a single channel of audio.
  • A monologue is a spoken presentation given by one person.
  • Mono culture can negatively affect biodiversity.
Context #2 | Noun

music genre

In music, 'mono' may refer to a style that is characterized by a single sound channel, as opposed to stereo, which uses two. This definition is commonly used to describe recordings or playback systems.

Synonyms

monophonic, one-dimensional, single-channel

Examples of usage

  • The artist released a mono version of the album.
  • Many classic recordings were made in mono.
  • Listening to mono recordings offers a different experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "mono" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mono

🇮🇳 मोनो

🇩🇪 Mono

🇮🇩 mono

🇺🇦 моно

🇵🇱 mono

🇯🇵 モノ

🇫🇷 mono

🇪🇸 mono

🇹🇷 mono

🇰🇷 모노

🇸🇦 مونو

🇨🇿 mono

🇸🇰 mono

🇨🇳 单一

🇸🇮 mono

🇮🇸 mono

🇰🇿 моно

🇬🇪 მონო

🇦🇿 mono

🇲🇽 mono

Etymology

The prefix 'mono-' originates from the Greek word 'monos', which means 'alone, single, or one'. It has been adopted into English and various fields such as science, music, and art to denote concepts involving singularity. The use of 'mono' in the context of sound emerged in the 20th century as audio technology evolved, particularly with the introduction of sound recording techniques that distinguished between one-channel (mono) and two-channel (stereo) sound. As a prefix, 'mono-' has also given rise to terms like 'monopoly', 'monotheism', and 'monologue', emphasizing the idea of singularity across various disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,915, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.