Where does “monophrasis” come from?
monophrasis (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monophrasis (English): Any word carrying a complete sense by itself; not...
Definitions
- Any word carrying a complete sense by itself; not...
Ancestry of “monophrasis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | mono | Clipping of mononucleosis; A bicycle or... |
| 2 | English | mono- | API; one, single, only |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μονο- | one; mono- |