monosyllabism

[ mon-uh-sil-uh-biz-uhm ]

noun

1. monosyllabic character.
2. the use of monosyllables.

Word History and Origins

Origin of monosyllabism¹

1795–1805; < Late Latin monosyllab ( on ) monosyllable + -ism

Example Sentences

Is all this petty monosyllabism fit teaching for persons like us?

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