Definition of monotonous

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mo·not·o·nous    (m-ntn-s) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Sounded or spoken in an unvarying tone.
2. Tediously repetitious or lacking in variety. See Synonyms at boring.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Greek monotonos : mono-, mono- + tonos, tone ; see tone

OTHER FORMS:
mo·noto·nous·ly (Adverb), mo·noto·nous·ness (Noun)

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