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Definition of monotasking

monotasking

/ˈmɑː.noʊˌtæs.kɪŋ/
mon · o · task · ing
Past Simple:monotasked
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Past Participle:monotasked
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Present Participle:monotasking
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monotasking Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The practice of dedicating one's attention to a single activity or task at a time, rather than switching between multiple tasks.

Example

"Practicing monotasking during study hours helped her finish the research paper ahead of schedule."

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• verb

1

To perform or concentrate on a single task at a time rather than attempting several tasks simultaneously.

Example

"By monotasking throughout the morning, the software engineer resolved the bug much faster than usual."

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• Nearby Words

monosyllabic
monosyllable
monotask
monotasking
monotheism
monotheistic
monotone

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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