monosyllabic

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monosyllabic — adjective

1. Having only one syllable in a word.

1.adjective
Definition

Having only one syllable in a word.

Example

The word 'go' is monosyllabic.

monosyllabic — adjective

1. Using only short, very simple words.

1.adjective
Definition

Using only short, very simple words.

Example

His monosyllabic replies made conversation difficult.