noun
monad
Monad (noun) means one thing, one being, one item.
noun
1
One thing, one being, one item.
2
A group of entities or items treated as one entity.
3
An ultimate atom, or simple, unextended point; something ultimate and indivisible.
4
A single individual (such as a pollen grain) that is free from others, not united in a group.
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Etymology
From Latin monas (“unit”) (from Ancient Greek μονάς (monás), from μόνος (mónos), from Proto-Indo-European *men-). By surface analysis, mono- + -ad.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of monad?
"monad" (noun) means one thing, one being, one item.
What are the different meanings of monad?
"monad" has 3 main meanings: 1. One thing, one being, one item; 2. A group of entities or items treated as one entity; 3. An ultimate atom, or simple, unextended point; something ultimate and indivisible.