monogamic

American  

[mon-uh-gam-ik] / ˌmɒn əˈgæm ɪk /

adjective

1. monogamous.

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Usage

What does monogamic mean? Monogamic is a less common word for monogamous—having only one spouse, one sexual partner, or (in the case of animals) one mate.Monogamic is used to describe people and animals that practice monogamy or to describe their relationships or practices. The word monogamy most technically refers to the state or practice of being married to only one person at a time. It is also commonly used in a more general way to refer to the state of being in a romantic or sexual relationship with only one person at a time. Less commonly, monogamy can mean the practice of being married only once throughout one’s life.In the study of animals, monogamy refers to the practice of having only one mate.A monogamic person can be called a monogamist. The term can also be applied to a person who advocates for monogamy.Example: Monogamy may be traditional in our modern society, but monogamic relationships haven’t always been the norm in every culture.

Etymology

Origin of monogamic

First recorded in 1830–40; monogam(y) + -ic