monotone Synonyms & Antonyms
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Monotone as an Adjective
Having a single unvaried pitch.
Of a function: that is always nonincreasing or nondecreasing on an interval.
The function f(x):=x3 is monotone on ℝ, while g(x):=x2 is not.
Synonym of monochrome.
(of speech or a sound) Having a single unvaried pitch.
Being, or having the salient properties of, a monotone function.
The function f(x):=x^3 is monotone on \R, while g(x):=x^2 is not.
Monotone as a Noun
A single unvaried tone of speech or a sound.
When Tima felt like her parents were treating her like a servant, she would speak in monotone and act as though she were a robot.
A piece of writing in one strain throughout.
Monotone as a Verb
To speak in a monotone.
Monotone in a Sentence
The function f(x):=x3 is monotone on ℝ, while g(x):=x2 is not.
When Tima felt like her parents were treating her like a servant, she would speak in monotone and act as though she were a robot.
The function f(x):=x^3 is monotone on \R, while g(x):=x^2 is not.
Word Forms & Grammar
monotone (comparative more monotone, superlative most monotone)
monotone (countable and uncountable, plural monotones)
monotone (third-person singular simple present monotones, present participle monotoning, simple past and past participle monotoned)
Words That Rhyme With Monotone
Origin of Monotone
From the post-Classical Latin monotonus (“unvarying in tone”) or its etymon the Ancient Greek μονότονος (monótonos, “steady”, “unwavering”); compare cognate adjectives, namely the French monotone, the German monoton, the Italian monotono, and the Spanish monótono, as well as the slightly earlier English noun monotony and adjective monotonical.
Quick Facts About Monotone
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɒnətəʊn/ |
| Meaning | Having a single unvaried pitch |
| Plural | monotones |
| Comparative / superlative | more monotone, most monotone |
| Verb forms | monotones, monotoning, monotoned |
Quick Answers About Monotone
Is monotone an adjective or a noun?
Monotone is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is the plural of monotone?
The plural of monotone is monotones.
What is the past tense of monotone?
The past tense of monotone is monotoned. The present participle is monotoning.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of monotone?
The comparative form is more monotone and the superlative form is most monotone.