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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[Gr. [GREEK]: cf. F.

monotonie

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A frequent recurrence of the same tone or sound, producing a dull uniformity; absence of variety, as in speaking or singing.

Any irksome sameness, or want of variety.

At sea, everything that breaks the

monotony

of the surrounding expanse attracts attention.

W. Irving.

Noun.

[Gr. sole, and sound.]

Uniformity of tone or sound; want of inflections of voice in speaking; want of cadence or modulation.

Uniformity; sameness.

At sea, every thing that breaks the monotony of the surrounding expanse attracts attention.