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Definition of monotony

monotony

/məˈnɑːtəni/
mo · not · o · ny
Adverb:monotonously
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Plural:monotonies
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Adjective:monotonous
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• noun

1

A wearisome lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

Example

"She listened to podcasts during her long commute to break the monotony of the drive."

2

Unvarying uniformity of pitch, tone, or inflection in speech or sound.

Example

"The professor's vocal monotony made it difficult for students to stay awake during the afternoon lecture."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from French 'monotonie', from Late Latin 'monotonia', and ultimately from Ancient Greek 'monotonia' (sameness of tone), combining 'monos' (single) and 'tonos' (tone or pitch).

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