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monophonous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Able to produce only one sound at a time.
Characterized by monophony.

Pronunciation

/məˈnɒ.fə.nəs/

Word forms

monophonous

Etymology

From mono- + -phonous. Compare Ancient Greek μονόφωνος (monóphōnos, “with only one voice or tone”).

Synonyms

monophonic

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