The origin of the prefix poly- is from an ancient Greek word that meant “many.” This prefix appears in, well, “many” English vocabulary words, such as polysyllabic, polyhedron, and Polynesia.
Introduction :
Mono- and poly- words are words that have different meanings depending on whether they are prefixed with mono- or poly-. Mono- means one, while poly- means many.
Examples :
Here are some examples of words that have different meanings depending on their prefix:
Monopoly- a game where one player has all the power
Polygon- a closed figure with many sides
1. Monochrome: a painting, photograph, or other work of art in which colors are used in a limited range
2. Monologue: a long speech by one person
3. Monopoly: a game in which one player can control all the resources and block other players from winning
4. Monotheism: the belief that there is only one god
5. Monotone: a voice or sound that is unchanging in pitch
6. Monsoon: a seasonal wind that brings heavy rains to some parts of Asia
7. Monstrosity: a very large or ugly thing
8. Monument: a large, impressive structure built to commemorate a person or event
9. Monogamy: the practice of having only one spouse at a time
10. Monologue: a long speech by one person
11. Monochrome: a painting, photograph, or other work of art in which colors are used in a limited range
12. Monopoly: a game in which one player can control all the resources and block other players from winning
13. Monotheism: the belief that there is only one god
14. Monotone: a voice or sound that is unchanging in pitch
15. Monsoon: a seasonal wind that brings heavy rains to some parts of Asia
SpeakoClub Tip :
The meaning of the word can change completely depending on the prefix! Happy learning!
Conclusion :
There are many words that start with mono- and poly-. Some of these words are: monochrome, monologue, monopoly, and polymorphism. Other words that start with mono- and poly- are: monosyllabic, polyamory, and polygon.
