monotropism

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noun

Synonym of monotropy.

Similar
monotropy
Opposite
polytropism
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Meanings

nounmonotropism (usually uncountable, plural monotropisms)

plural monotropisms

  1. uncountableusuallySynonym of monotropy.

    Synonyms: monotropy

  2. uncountableusuallyThe tendency to focus one's attention on a small number of interests at any time.

    Antonyms: polytropism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of monotropy.

Similar
monotropy

nounThe tendency to focus one's attention on a small number of interests at any time.

Opposite
polytropism

Origin

From mono- + -tropism.

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APA

monotropism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monotropism

MLA

“monotropism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monotropism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “monotropism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monotropism.

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