Monotone Definition & Meaning
monotone
- adjective
- of a sequence or function; consistently increasing and never decreasing or consistently decreasing and never increasing in value
- sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch; "the owl's faint monotonous hooting"
- noun
- an unchanging intonation
- a single tone repeated with different words or different rhythms (especially in rendering liturgical texts)
"Monotone" in song lyrics
See how monotone is used in real songs:
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"But their ideas, their style and their life is monotone"
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"Your world minus the most high is monotone"
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"by secular nuances of subconscious monotone"
Mortisabstract f/ Glory I
Words that rhyme with monotone
Usage tips for "monotone"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "monotone" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for monotone to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does monotone mean?
- of a sequence or function; consistently increasing and never decreasing or consistently decreasing and never increasing in value sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch; "the owl's faint monotonous hooting" an unchanging intonation a single tone repeated with different words or different rhythms (especially in rendering liturgical texts)
- What part of speech is monotone?
- Monotone is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does monotone have?
- Monotone has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).