adj
monotonic
Monotonic (adj) means relating to the modern Greek spelling system that dropped the old breathing marks and uses just one accent for stress, adopted in 1982.
adj
1
Relating to the modern Greek spelling system that dropped the old breathing marks and uses just one accent for stress, adopted in 1982.
2
Of a function: that either never decreases or never increases as its independent variable increases.
3
Spoken without any change in pitch; dull and flat-sounding.
"The Same Spade talk-alike, super-cynical heroine of the piece is named Emma Victor, and there's no end to her rapid-fire, monotonic, street-smart patter."
— Georgia Cotrell, A Lezbeen Sam Spade (1988)
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Etymology
Formed from Ancient Greek μονότονος (monótonos, “monotone”) and -ικός (-ikós, “-ic”), equivalent to monotone + -ic.
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nonmonotonic
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What is the meaning of monotonic?
"monotonic" (adj) means relating to the modern Greek spelling system that dropped the old breathing marks and uses just one accent for stress, adopted in 1982.
What is another word for monotonic?
Other words for "monotonic" include flat, monotonous, monotone.
What is the opposite of monotonic?
The opposite of "monotonic" is nonmonotonic.
What are the different meanings of monotonic?
"monotonic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to the modern Greek spelling system that dropped the old breathing marks and uses just one accent for stress, adopted in 1982; 2. Of a function: that either never decreases or never increases as its independent variable increases; 3. Spoken without any change in pitch; dull and flat-sounding.
