Where does “monosyllabical” come from?
monosyllabical (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monosyllabical (English): monosyllabic
Definitions
- monosyllabic
Ancestry of “monosyllabical”, step by step
monosyllabical traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English mono
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mono | Clipping of mononucleosis; A bicycle or... |
| 2 | English | mono- | API; one, single, only |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μονο- | one; mono- |
via English syllabical
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | syllabical | Alternative form of syllabic |