Where does “monotomous” come from?
monotomous (English) comes from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monotomous (English): Having a distinct cleavage in a single direction
Definitions
- Having a distinct cleavage in a single direction
Ancestry of “monotomous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | mono- | API; one, single, only |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μονο- | one; mono- |