| monomer |
in chemistry, a molecule that can bind with others having similar characteristics to form a polymer. |
| monometallism |
the economic theory or practice of using only one metal, usu. gold or silver, as the monetary standard. |
| monomial |
having only one algebraic term. [3 definitions] |
| monomorphic |
in biology, having only one form or structure. [2 definitions] |
| mononuclear |
having a single nucleus. |
| mononucleosis |
the presence of abnormal numbers of mononuclear leukocytes in the circulatory blood. [2 definitions] |
| monophonic |
of or pertaining to a sound-reproducing system with output on only a single channel; monaural. [2 definitions] |
| monophyletic |
a group of organisms that are all descended from a common ancestor. |
| monoplane |
an airplane having only one pair of wings or a single flat surface for uplift. |
| monopolist |
a person who controls a monopoly or who favors monopolies. |
| monopolization |
the act of obtaining or maintaining exclusive control over. |
| monopolize |
to obtain or maintain exclusive control over; have to oneself alone; dominate. [2 definitions] |
| monopoly |
complete control over a service or commodity within a given market, so that competition is eliminated. [5 definitions] |
| monopsony |
the market condition that exists when there is only one buyer, who can thus exert great influence on price. (Cf. duopsony, monopoly, oligopsony.) |
| monorail |
a railroad whose cars run along a single rail, or the rail itself. |
| monosaccharide |
a simple sugar, such as glucose or fructose, that does not hydrolyze. |
| monosodium glutamate |
a white crystalline powder that intensifies the flavor of foods, esp. meat, often used in Chinese cuisine. |
| monostich |
a poem having one metrical line, such as an epigram. [2 definitions] |
| monosyllabic |
having only one syllable. [2 definitions] |
| monosyllable |
a word of only one syllable. |
| monotheism |
the belief that there is only one supreme being. |