mono Definition
- 1a prefix meaning 'one', 'single', or 'alone'
- 2short for monaural, meaning 'relating to or using sound in which the same sound is fed to all channels' in audio technology
Using mono: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mono" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Monochrome means 'one color'.
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Monopoly means 'single seller'.
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The concert was recorded in mono.
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The song was originally released in mono.
Origins of mono
from Greek 'monos', meaning 'single'
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Summary: mono in Brief
The prefix 'mono' [ˈmɒnəʊ] means 'one', 'single', or 'alone'. It is used in words like 'monochrome' and 'monopoly' to indicate singularity. In audio technology, 'mono' refers to sound that is fed to all channels.
