monomial

noun mo·no·mi·al \mä-ˈnō-mē-əl, mə-\

Definition of MONOMIAL

: a mathematical expression consisting of a single term

: a taxonomic name consisting of a single word or term

— monomial adjective

blend of mon- and -nomial (as in binomial)

First Known Use: circa 1706

Next Word in the Dictionary: monomolecularPrevious Word in the Dictionary: monometerAll Words Near: monomial

What made you want to look up monomial? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears