monotechnic

American

[mon-uh-tek-nik] / ˌmɒn əˈtɛk nɪk /

adjective

of or offering instruction in a single scientific or technical subject.

Etymology

Origin of monotechnic

First recorded in 1900–05; mono- + (poly)technic

Example Sentences

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Thousands of our youth of late have been diverted from secondary schools to the monotechnic or trade classes now established for horology, glass-work, brick-laying, carpentry, forging, dressmaking, cooking, typesetting, bookbinding, brewing, seamanship, work in leather, rubber, horticulture, gardening, photography, basketry, stock-raising, typewriting, stenography and bookkeeping, elementary commercial training for practical preparation for clerkships, etc.

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