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monograph

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

KK: /ˈmɒnəɡræf/

noun
Definition

A detailed written work that focuses on a specific topic or subject, often used in academic or scholarly contexts.


Example

The researcher published a monograph on the effects of climate change on local ecosystems.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever read a monograph on ancient civilizations?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but I've heard they can be really detailed.
Sloth A
Yeah, they usually focus on a specific topic in depth.
Sloth B
Sounds interesting! I should check one out sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
treatise
dissertation
study
Antonyms
overview
summary
sketch
transitive verb
Definition

A detailed written study or report on a specific subject, often based on original research.


Example

She decided to monograph her findings on climate change.


Tense Forms

Past: monographed

Past Participle: monographed


Conversation
Sloth A
I heard you're planning to monograph your research findings.
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it will help me clarify my thoughts on the topic.
Sloth A
That sounds like a great idea! What will you focus on in the monograph?
Root Explanation

Monograph → It is formed from "mono-" (from Greek "monos", meaning single or alone) and "graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). The word "monograph" refers to a written work that focuses on a single subject or topic.

Memory Tip

Think of 'single' ('mono-') and 'writing' ('graph') to remember that a monograph is a written work about one specific subject.

Visually Confused Words
demonograph
tonograph
ondograph
oncograph
motograph
manograph
oograph
harmonograph
Is this page helpful?
Sloth B
I'm thinking of analyzing the impact of social media on communication.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
document
describe
report
Antonyms
ignore
neglect
omit