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    monosyllabic
    /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a word or utterance) consisting of one syllable.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › monosyllabicMonosyllabic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MONOSYLLABIC is consisting of one syllable or of monosyllables. How to use monosyllabic in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMONOSYLLABIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    MONOSYLLABIC definition: 1. saying very little in a way that is rude or unfriendly: 2. containing only one syllable 3…. Learn more.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMONOSYLLABIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you refer to someone or the way they speak as monosyllabic, you mean that they say very little, usually because they do not want to have a conversation. He could be gruff and monosyllabic. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary .

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmonosyllabic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    (of a person or their way of speaking) saying very little, in a way that appears rude to other people. Ralph grew increasingly monosyllabic as the evening progressed. Definition of monosyllabic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMONOSYLLABIC definition in American English - Collins Online...

    If you refer to someone or the way they speak as monosyllabic, you mean that they say very little, usually because they do not want to have a conversation.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordMONOSYLLABIC - Meaning & Translations | Collins English ...

    If you refer to someone or the way they speak as monosyllabic, you mean that they say very little, usually because they do not want to have a conversation. More Grammar Question

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › monosyllabicMonosyllabic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    1 day ago · Any word or sound made up of just one syllable can be described with the adjective monosyllabic. Monosyllabic comes from the Greek prefix monos, "single," and syllabe, "syllable." You can also describe a person who tends to talk this way, in grunts or short words, as monosyllabic, like your cranky old grandpa or a newly verbal toddler.

  9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › monosyllabicMonosyllabic Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    MONOSYLLABIC meaning: 1 : having only one syllable made up of words that have only one syllable; 2 : saying very little or responding with one-syllable words

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › monosyllabicMonosyllabic - definition of monosyllabic by The Free Dictionary

    Define monosyllabic. monosyllabic synonyms, monosyllabic pronunciation, monosyllabic translation, English dictionary definition of monosyllabic. adj. 1. Having only one syllable. 2. Characterized by or consisting of monosyllables. mon′o·syl·lab′ic·al·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of monosyllabic – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    MONOSYLLABIC definition: using only short words such as 'yes' or 'no', usually because you do not want to talk. Learn more.