First Known Use: 1644
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1monotone
noun mono·tone \ˈmä-nə-ˌtōn\
: a way of talking or singing without raising or lowering the sound of your voice
Full Definition of MONOTONE
1
: a succession of syllables, words, or sentences in one unvaried key or pitch
2
: a single unvaried musical tone
3
: a tedious sameness or reiteration
4
: a person unable to produce or to distinguish between musical intervals
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Origin of MONOTONE
Greek monotonos monotonous
Related to MONOTONE
- Synonyms
- humdrum, monotony, monotonousness, sameness
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Rhymes with MONOTONE
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