mono
Greeksingle, alone, one
About This Root
From Greek monos (alone, single). A prefix meaning 'one' or 'sole': monarch (sole ruler), monologue (speaking alone), monotone (single tone), monolithic (one stone). Monastery also derives from this root — a place where monks live in solitude.
Associated Words · 24
monopoly
Exclusive control of a market or resource by one party
monk
A male member of a religious community devoted to spiritual practice
monastery
A building where monks live under religious vows
monarch
A hereditary ruler such as a king or queen
monarchy
A system of government ruled by a hereditary monarch; a kingdom
monologue
A long speech by one person in a play or conversation
monoxide
A compound with one oxygen atom per molecule
monolithic
Massive, uniform, and resistant to change
monastic
Of or relating to monasteries or monks; a monk
monotonous
Tediously repetitive and lacking in variety
monogamous
Having only one partner at a time
monochrome
A black-and-white or single-color image; having only one color
monotone
A flat, unvarying tone of voice; speaking without variation in pitch
monotony
Tedium caused by repetition or lack of variety
monochromatic
Having or using only one color or wavelength
monogamy
The practice of having only one spouse or partner at a time
monorail
A railway system using a single rail
monolingual
Knowing or using only one language
monkish
Resembling a monk; austere and self-denying
mononuclear
Having a single nucleus; a single-nucleus cell
monolayer
A single molecule- or cell-thick layer
anti-monopoly
Opposing monopolistic business practices
near-monopoly
Almost complete control of a market by one entity
non-monogamous
Not restricted to one romantic or sexual partner