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monotonous

/məˈnɑːtənəs/

mo · not · o · nous mə · ˈnɑː · tə · nəs

English Definition

adj. dull, unchanging

中文释义

单调的，乏味的

Significado en Español

monótono

한국어 뜻

단조로운

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

đơn điệu, buồn tẻ

Example Sentence

His voice was monotonous.

他的声音很单调。

Synonyms

boring repetitive

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

mono(single)+ton(sound)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “monotonous” as it is used in the sentence below: The lecture was so monotonous that many students struggled to stay awake.

A engaging
B boring
C lively
D chaotic

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B — boring. “monotonous” means adj. dull, unchanging

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The speaker's flat, ______ voice put half the audience to sleep.

A lively
B monotonous
C exciting
D varied

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B — monotonous. “monotonous” means adj. dull, unchanging

Common questions about “monotonous”

What does “monotonous” mean?

monotonous — adj. dull, unchanging. In Chinese: 单调的，乏味的.

How do you pronounce “monotonous”?

monotonous is pronounced /məˈnɑːtənəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: mo · not · o · nous.

How do you use “monotonous” in a sentence?

His voice was monotonous. (他的声音很单调。)

What are synonyms for “monotonous”?

boring, repetitive — all close in meaning to monotonous (adj. dull, unchanging).

Is “monotonous” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. monotonous appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “monotonous”?

mono(single)+ton(sound)

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monotonous

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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