Search results for 'mono':

monodextrous (adjective) : unable to use both hands with equal dexterity; only able do one task skillfully at a time

Timmy can handle one task at a time with ease, so he is monodextrous.

Submitted by: J.C. from Pennsylvania on Mar. 25, 2008 09:00

monolacious (other) : An exclamation. Usually coming after "Goodness gracious!"

Submitted by: Cristo on Feb. 13, 2006 02:48

monolinguist (noun) : A person who is familiar with only one language

Despite that fact, many people are still remembering their native tongues and at the same time exposing the monolinguists of our culture to their culture and language by creating things like all-Spanish channels.

Submitted by: Anonymous on Oct. 26, 2007 09:24

Monomodal

(adjective) : 1. confined to or focusing on a single form or manner of expression or communication. 2. Having only one form and/or function.

“Some writers are monomodal, but I write both novels and poetry.” "The issue is too complex for a monomodal solution." Article Source: “A wide range of modes, ‘visual, written, spoken, aural, performative and gestural’ contribute to meaning-making.... multimodal approaches are theoretically more equita... —Thesen, Lucia, http://72.14.207.104/..., 2001

Submitted by: Megan Coen from California on May. 04, 2006 18:43

monomyth (noun) : [aka "hero's journey"] - cyclical journey undertaken by the standard mythological hero, which usu involves adventure into supernatural regions where fabulous forces are overcome, followed by the hero's triumphant return with newfound powers to help others in her or his community

One of the most universal genres of myth is the monomyth narrative, which dates back to the first unearthed fictional work, the Babylonian legend of Gilgamesh. (my sentence, but not my word) —I think Joseph Campbell, but I'm not sure, coined this term, pretty old term, been in academic lit for a while

Submitted by: jonathan keith sheriff from California on Oct. 26, 2005 02:42

Mononucleostatictransfusion (verb) : The process of splitting the nuclei of a cell then fusing it with the nuclei of another by means of static electricity, usually seen in a science-fiction novel or movie.

In order to save Dr.Herwitz from dying, we must hasten the Mononucleostatictransfusion process.

Submitted by: Tim Anderson from Washington on Feb. 15, 2006 22:39

Monopathy (noun) : Having one emotion.

I have monopathy towards you.

Submitted by: Jackie from California on Sep. 29, 2005 03:10

monophobia (noun) : fear of being by yourself

That guy is suffering from monophobia.

Submitted by: Anonymous on Aug. 15, 2008 17:37

monosexual (noun) : Persons who love themselves. Narcissism.

He is a monosexual. (Heard used by 14-year-old boys in Tasmania, Australia, to describe another boy who is narcissistic.)

Submitted by: Terry Long from Australia on May. 20, 2007 21:48

monosonorous (adjective) : emitting sound, especially speaking, at one volume; regardless of ambient noise levels (similar to monotonous (not changing pitch))

My monosonorous wife cannot make herself heard above concerts, dinner parties, or even everyday conversation.

Submitted by: Jeff Galbraith from Canada on May. 08, 2007 15:22

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