mono
Pronunciation: [ˈmoʊ.noʊ]
Word
Context: "addition"
(prefix) used at the beginning of words to mean one or single. It helps describe something that is only one thing, like a single unit or part.
Example
The word 'monocle' means a single lens for seeing better.
Example
The term 'monopoly' does not apply when there are multiple businesses competing.
Example
What does the prefix 'mono' mean in the word 'monochrome'?
Context: "media"
(noun) a type of sound or music that comes from one source only, without stereo. This means you hear it from just one side, not both.
Example
I listened to the song in mono, and it sounded clear and simple.
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The stereo sound was much richer than the mono version.
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Why do some old radio shows only have mono sound?
Context: "mathematics"
(noun) refers to a single unit or item, especially when talking about things being counted or measured. If you're discussing something that is only one type or form, that's mono.
Example
In mathematics, we often talk about a mono when we are counting single units.
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The equation couldn’t be solved because it involved more than just a mono unit.
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Can you provide an example of a mono in our math problems?
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