Meaning
Having a single unvaried pitch.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From the post-Classical Latin monotonus (“unvarying in tone”) or its etymon the Ancient Greek μονότονος (monótonos, “steady”, “unwavering”); compare cognate adjectives, namely the French monotone, the German monoton, the Italian monotono, and the Spanish monótono, as well as the slightly earlier English noun monotony and adjective monotonical.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
nonmonotonic
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles: