Definition

The quality of being dull and repetitive, lacking in variety or interest.

Example

The monotonousness of the lecture made it hard for the students to stay awake.

Conversation

I've been feeling a bit bored with my routine lately.

I know what you mean; sometimes the monotonousness of daily life can be overwhelming.

Exactly! I think I need to shake things up a bit this weekend.

That's a great idea! Trying something new could really help.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monotonousness → It is formed from "mono-" (meaning one or single) and "tonus" (from Greek, meaning tone or sound) combined with the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word describes the state of having a single tone or lacking variety, leading to dullness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning one and 'tonus' referring to tone — this helps you remember that monotonousness means the state of having just one tone, making it dull.

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