Definition

The act of speaking alone, often in a way that dominates a conversation or expresses one's thoughts aloud.

Example

During the play, the character's monology revealed his inner struggles and thoughts.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some people just love to engage in monology?

Yeah, it's like they don't give anyone else a chance to speak.

Exactly! It can be really tiring to listen to them go on and on.

For sure, sometimes a little back-and-forth is much more enjoyable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monology → It is formed from "mono-" (meaning single or one) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). The word "monology" refers to the study or discourse of a single speaker or a single perspective.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning 'one' and '-logy' meaning 'study' — so monology is the study of one perspective or one speaker.

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