Monotonous: meaning, definitions and examples

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monotonous

 

[ məˈnɒtənəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sound

Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

Synonyms

boring, dreary, tedious, unvarying

Examples of usage

  • The monotonous sound of the dripping tap was driving me crazy.
  • His monotonous voice put me to sleep.
Context #2 | Adjective

routine

Lacking in variety, interest, or change; having the same tone or pitch throughout.

Synonyms

repetitive, unchanging, uniform, unvaried

Examples of usage

  • The monotonous routine of his daily life was starting to wear him down.
  • The monotonous hum of the air conditioner filled the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "monotonous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 monótono

🇮🇳 निरंतर

🇩🇪 eintönig

🇮🇩 monoton

🇺🇦 монотонний

🇵🇱 monotonny

🇯🇵 単調な

🇫🇷 monotone

🇪🇸 monótono

🇹🇷 monoton

🇰🇷 단조로운

🇸🇦 رتيب

🇨🇿 monotónní

🇸🇰 monotónny

🇨🇳 单调

🇸🇮 monoton

🇮🇸 einhæfur

🇰🇿 монотонды

🇬🇪 მონოტონური

🇦🇿 monoton

🇲🇽 monótono

Etymology

The word 'monotonous' originated from the Greek word 'monotonos', which means 'of one tone'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century. The term was used to describe something that lacks variation or interest, often in reference to sounds or routines. Over time, 'monotonous' has become a commonly used adjective to describe anything repetitive or dull.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,770, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.