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monadnock

/məˈnædˌnɑːk/
mo · nad · nock
Plural:monadnocks
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• noun

1

North American An isolated hill, knob, or ridge of erosion-resistant rock that rises abruptly from a gently sloping or level surrounding plain.

Example

"Rising dramatically above the otherwise flat landscape, the ancient monadnock serves as a popular landmark for hikers and geologists alike."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In geology, 'monadnock' is often used interchangeably with the German loanword 'inselberg', though 'monadnock' is more prevalent in North American scientific literature.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire, USA, which takes its name from an Abenaki Native American word meaning 'mountain that stands alone' or 'smooth mountain'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monadnock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monadnock
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