Where does “mono” come from?
Mono derives from Ancient Greek μόνος, which combines Ancient Greek χρῶμα with a root from Proto-Indo-European gʰreu, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European gʰer-.
mono (English): Clipping of mononucleosis; A bicycle or...
Definitions
- Clipping of mononucleosis; A bicycle or...
Ancestry of “mono”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | mono- | API; one, single, only |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μονο- | one; mono- |
Words derived from “mono”