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- [mon-uh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /ˌmɒn əˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/
- /ˌmɒn.əʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mon-uh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /ˌmɒn əˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/
Definitions of monomania word
- noun monomania (no longer in technical use) a psychosis characterized by thoughts confined to one idea or group of ideas. 1
- noun monomania an inordinate or obsessive zeal for or interest in a single thing, idea, subject, or the like. 1
- noun monomania Exaggerated or obsessive enthusiasm for or preoccupation with one thing. 1
- noun monomania an excessive mental preoccupation with one thing, idea, etc 0
- noun monomania an excessive interest in or enthusiasm for some one thing; craze 0
- noun monomania a mental disorder characterized by irrational preoccupation with one subject 0
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Origin of monomania
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1815-25; See origin at mono-, -mania
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Parts of speech for Monomania
noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
monomania popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
monomania usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monomania
noun monomania
- fever — an abnormal condition of the body, characterized by undue rise in temperature, quickening of the pulse, and disturbance of various body functions.
- rage — angry fury; violent anger (sometimes used in combination): a speech full of rage; incidents of road rage.
- trend — the general course or prevailing tendency; drift: trends in the teaching of foreign languages; the trend of events.
- mania — an ancient Roman goddess of the dead.
- passion — any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.
Antonyms for monomania
noun monomania
- coldness — having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth: cold water; a cold day.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- fairness — the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness: I have to admit, in all fairness, that she would only be paid for part of the work.
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