monotonically

[ mon-uh-ton-ik-lee ]

/ ˌmɒn əˈtɒn ɪk li /

Save This Word!

adverb

in a monotone; without varying the pitch or expression of one’s voice:A bubbly “So I had the job interview!” conveys one thing, while the same words said monotonically and hesitantly convey the opposite.

Mathematics. (of a function or sequence) in such a way as to generate progressively higher or lower values consistently, with no reversal:Show that x3 – 3x2 + 3x + 2 is monotonically increasing in every interval.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of monotonically

monotonic + -ally

Words nearby monotonically

monotint, monotocous, monotonal, monotone, monotonic, monotonically, monotonize, monotonous, monotony, monotrematous, monotreme