Definition

The quality or state of having only one syllable in a word or sound.

Example

The word 'cat' is an example of monosyllabicity because it has just one syllable.

Conversation

Did you notice how his speech was full of monosyllabicity?

Yeah, it made everything sound so simple and direct.

I think using fewer syllables can really emphasize a point.

Definitely! Sometimes less is more when it comes to communication.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monosyllabicity → It is formed from "mono-" (from Greek "monos", meaning single or one) and "syllabic" (from Greek "syllabē", meaning syllable) combined with the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the quality of having only one syllable.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning 'one' and 'syllabic' relating to 'syllable' — this helps you remember that 'monosyllabicity' describes the quality of having just one syllable.

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