The prefix, mono- and mon-, implies one, single or alone.
Words with the Prefix Mono- and Mon-
We created the list of words with the prefix mono- and mon- by referencing two dictionaries: Merriam-Webster Children’s Dictionary and Merriam-Webster’s Intermediate Dictionary. We limited these words to those most appropriate for a child in grades 5 through 8 or ages 10 through 14.
Word
Definition
monarch
a person who rules over a kingdom or empire (adj. monarchical)
monarchism
the laws of the monarchical government; belief and support in these laws (n. monarchist)
monarchy
total rule by one person
monitor
a student appointed to assist a teacher
monk
a male member of a religious community who relinquishes worldly possessions, remains poor and unmarried, and obeys the laws of his community (adj. monkish)
monochrome
a painting, drawing or photograph in a single color (adj. monochromatic)
monocle
an eye glass for one
monocot
a group of flowering plants, e.g., palm and grass, having an embryo with a single cotyledon and usually leaves with parallel veins and flower parts in groups of 3 (also monocotyledon)
monocular
of, pertaining to, or for the use of only one eye
monocyte
a large white blood cell that is formed in the bone marrow and travels to the connective tissues where it develops into a macrophage
monogamy
marriage with one person
monolith
a single great stone often in the form of a monument or column (adj. monolithic)
monologue
a long speech delivered by one person (also monolog)
monophonic
of or relating to sound recording or reproduction involving a single transmission path
monoplane
an airplane with only one set of wings
monopoly
a business or service that is controlled by one company or person; complete control over the goods or services of an entire market (n. monopolist, adj. monopolistic, v. monopolize)
monorail
a single rail serving as a track for cars; a railway system using only one rail
monosaccharide
a sugar that cannot be split into simpler sugars
monosyllable
a word with one syllable
monotheism
the belief that there is only one God (n. monotheist adj. monotheistic)
monotone
a sound that has one tone; a series of syllables, words or sentences on one unchanging pitch or key
monotonous
uttered or sounded in one unchanging tone
monounsaturated
containing one double or triple bond per molecule, used especially of an oil, fat or fatty acid
monoxide
an oxide containing only one oxygen atom in the molecule
monseigneur
a high-ranking Frenchman, e.g., prince or archbishop, used as a title
monsieur
used as a title for a Frenchman
monsignor
used as a title for a Roman Catholic priest
monster
an animal or plant of abnormal form or structure
month
one of the 12 parts of the year (adj. monthly)
monument
(1) a building, pillar, stone or statue honoring a person or event (2) a work, saying or deed that lasts or is worth saving
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Thanks for this list of words and their definitions! It was a big help!!!
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thanks
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