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Etymology of mono-

Etymology tree Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos) Ancient Greek μονο- (mono-)der. English mono- From Ancient Greek μονο- (mono-), combining form of μόνος (mónos, “alone, only, sole, single”).

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prefix

one, single, only

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Etymology tree Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos) Ancient Greek μονο- (mono-)der. English mono- From Ancient Greek μονο- (mono-), combining form of μόνος (mónos, “alone, only, sole, single”).

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