adj
mono
MON-oh
adj
1
Having a single audio channel, as opposed to stereo.
"The old radio only played in mono."
How to Use Mono
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSound recorded or played through one channel rather than split across two (stereo).
Easily confused with
Common pairings
mono sound
recorded in mono
Word Forms
more mono comparative, monos plural, Mono plural, Monos plural, Mono plural, Monos plural, most mono superlative
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Etymology
A shortening of "monophonic."