monotony

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being monotonous; lacking variety or interest.

  - "The monotony of rural life drove him to the city."
  - "The monotony of her daily routine left her feeling unfulfilled."

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Pronunciation

1. /məˈnɑtəni/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

polytony

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Synonyms

boredom , sameness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with monotony
drones , tones , gones , mones , phones

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Variants

List of all variants of monotony that leads to same result
monotonies , monotony

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Etymology

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From the Greek monotonos, meaning 'simple in sound'.

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Trivia

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1. Monotony is often used in the context of work or daily life, but it can also apply to other situations, such as listening to the same song on repeat.

2. Monotony can be both a positive and negative thing. For some people, a monotonous routine can provide a sense of comfort and predictability.

3. Monotony has been studied in psychology and neuroscience, with some research suggesting that our brains may be wired to seek out novelty and variety to avoid boredom.

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Related Concepts

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1. Boredom: A feeling of restlessness and dissatisfaction with one's current situation.

2. Repetition: The act of repeating something over and over.

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Culture

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Monotony has been a common theme in literature and art, often used to convey the sense of boredom or tedium. In music, monotony can refer to a repetitive melody or rhythm.

How to Memorize "monotony"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, endless line or a repetitive pattern to help remember the meaning of monotony.

2. associate
   

   - Associate monotony with the feeling of boredom or tedium to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Monotony means monotonous, and monotonous means lacking variety'.

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