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monist

IPA: /ˈmoʊnɪst/

KK: /ˈmoʊnɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who believes in monism, the idea that everything in the universe is interconnected and comes from a single source.

Example: As a monist, she believes that mind and body are part of the same reality.

monitor

IPA: /ˈmɒnɪtə/

KK: /ˈmɒnɪtə/

intransitive verb

Definition: To perform the role of a monitor, which means to observe or check something regularly.

Example: The students will monitor the experiment to ensure everything is working correctly.

noun

Definition: A device or person that observes, checks, or controls something, often used in technology or education.

Example: The teacher asked the monitor to help distribute the materials to the students.

transitive verb

Definition: To observe or check something carefully over a period of time, often to gather information or ensure quality.

Example: The teacher will monitor the students' progress throughout the semester.

monitorial

IPA: /ˈmɒnɪtɔːrɪəl/

KK: /ˈmɒnɪtɔːrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or performed by monitors, often used in contexts where oversight or supervision is involved.

Example: The monitorial system in the school helps students stay on track with their studies.

monitoring

IPA: /ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of observing and checking something over a period of time to gather information or ensure it is functioning correctly.

Example: The monitoring of air quality is essential for public health.

verb

Definition: To observe or check the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example: The teacher is monitoring the students' progress during the exam.

monitorship

IPA: /ˈmɒnɪtəʃɪp/

KK: /ˈmɒnɪtəʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The condition or role of overseeing or supervising something, often to ensure compliance or proper functioning.

Example: The monitorship of the project helped keep everything on track and within budget.

monitory

IPA: /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

KK: /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that gives a warning or advice about a situation.

Example: The teacher gave a monitory look to the students who were talking during the lesson.

noun

Definition: A written warning or advice, often from a religious authority, to correct someone's behavior or actions.

Example: The bishop sent a monitory to the parishioner to address their misconduct.

monoacid

IPA: /ˈmɒn.oʊˌæs.ɪd/

KK: /mɒnəʊˈæsɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that has only one hydroxyl group available to react with acids.

Example: The monoacid solution was used in the experiment to test its reactivity with various compounds.

noun

Definition: A type of acid that can release only one hydrogen ion when dissolved in water.

Example: Hydrochloric acid is a common example of a monoacid.

monoamine

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈeɪn/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌeɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that has one amino group and is important for sending signals in the brain.

Example: Serotonin is a well-known monoamine that affects mood and behavior.

monoaminergic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəʊˈæmɪnərdʒɪk/

KK: /mɒnəʊəˈmɪnərdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the transmission of signals in the brain using specific chemicals called monoamines, which include neurotransmitters like catecholamines and indolamines.

Example: The monoaminergic system plays a crucial role in regulating mood and behavior.

monochromatic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈkrəʊmətɪk/

KK: /mɑnəˈkræmətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having only one color or shade, without any variation in hue.

Example: The artist created a stunning monochromatic painting using only shades of blue.

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