monotonously
|mo-not-o-nous-ly|
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/məˈnɑːtənəsli/
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/məˈnɒtənəsli/
(monotonous)
lacking variety
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monotonous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'monotonos,' where 'mono-' meant 'single' and 'tonos' meant 'tone.'
Historical Evolution
'monotonos' transformed into the French word 'monotone,' and eventually became the modern English word 'monotonous' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a single tone,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dull and repetitive.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is dull, repetitive, and lacking in variety.
The teacher spoke monotonously, causing the students to lose interest.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41