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Monotype Definition & Meaning

monotype
noun
  1. (biology) a taxonomic group with a single member (a single species or genus)
  2. a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that sets separate characters

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Frequently asked questions

What does monotype mean?
(biology) a taxonomic group with a single member (a single species or genus) a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that sets separate characters
What part of speech is monotype?
Monotype is a noun.
How many definitions does monotype have?
Monotype has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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