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    monotony
    /məˈnɒt(ə)ni/

    noun

    • 1. lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine: "you can become resigned to the monotony of captivity" Similar tediumtediousnesslack of varietydullnessOpposite varietyexcitement

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  2. a situation in which something stays the same and is therefore boring: The monotony of motorway driving can cause accidents. The routine was the same every day, with nothing to break / relieve the monotony. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. the state of being unhappy and uninterested.

  3. : sameness of tone or sound. the soft monotony of her voice. Synonyms. humdrum. monotone. monotonousness. sameness. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of monotony in a Sentence. She hated the monotony of the job. The brief storm was a relief from the monotony of the hot summer afternoon.

  4. MONOTONY meaning: 1. a situation in which something stays the same and is therefore boring: 2. a situation in which…. Learn more.

  5. Monotony definition: wearisome uniformity or lack of variety, as in occupation or scenery.. See examples of MONOTONY used in a sentence.

  6. Definition of 'monotony' monotony. (mənɒtəni ) uncountable noun. The monotony of something is the fact that it never changes and is boring. A night on the town may help to break the monotony of the week. [+ of] ...a life of secure monotony. Synonyms: tedium, routine, boredom, dullness More Synonyms of monotony.

  7. Monotony is when you have too much of a boring thing: one tone of voice going on and on, one piece of flat music playing over and over, one infomercial droning on and on. There is no variety in monotony.

  8. mo·not·o·ny. (mə-nŏt′n-ē) n. pl. mo·not·o·nies. 1. Uniformity or lack of variation in pitch, intonation, or inflection. 2. Tedious sameness or repetitiousness: the monotony of daily routine. [Greek monotoniā, from monotonos, monotonous; see monotonous.]

  9. Definition of monotony noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. Monotony definition: Uniformity or lack of variation in pitch, intonation, or inflection.

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