monophonic
|mo/no/phon/ic|
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/ˌmɒnəˈfɒnɪk/
single sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monophonic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'monophōnos,' where 'mono-' meant 'single' and 'phōnē' meant 'voice or sound.'
Historical Evolution
'monophōnos' transformed into the Latin word 'monophonicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'monophonic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'single voice or sound,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or producing sound with a single channel or track.
The old radio was monophonic, producing sound from a single speaker.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45