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mono - What does it mean?

Definition of 'mono'

English

Etymology 1

Shortening of (mononucleosis).

Noun

(-)
  • Synonyms
    * mononucleosis * glandular fever * the kissing disease

    Etymology 2

    Probably from the prefix (mono-) meaning “one, single”

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A bicycle or motorcycle trick where the front wheel is lifted off the ground while riding
  • Synonyms
    * wheelie

    Etymology 3

    Shortening of (monophonic).

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (colloquial) Abbreviation of monaural or monophonic; having only a single audio channel.
  • Because many in the audience were very close to one of the speakers, the DJ decided to play the music in mono .
    Antonyms
    * stereo

    Etymology 4

    Shortening of (monomorphism).

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (category theory) Abbreviation of monomorphism.
  • Similar to 'mono'

    mano, memo, mamo, mimeo, momo