Meaning
Having three unequal axes with two perpendicular and one oblique intersections.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Etymology tree Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos) Ancient Greek μονο- (mono-)der. English mono- Ancient Greek κλῑ́νη (klī́nē) Ancient Greek -ῐκός (-ĭkós) Ancient Greek κλῑνῐκός (klīnĭkós)bor. Late Latin clīnicus French cliniquebor. English clinic English monoclinic From mono- + clinic.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
triclinic
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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