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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 monomaniac word
- noun monomaniac (no longer in technical use) a psychosis characterized by thoughts confined to one idea or group of ideas. 1
- noun monomaniac an inordinate or obsessive zeal for or interest in a single thing, idea, subject, or the like. 1
- noun monomaniac A person who is obsessed with a single thing, to the exclusion of other concerns. 1
- noun monomaniac obsessional person 1
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Origin of monomaniac
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 Monomaniac
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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monomaniac 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monomaniac
noun monomaniac
- zealot — a person who shows zeal.
- racist — a person who believes in racism, the doctrine that one's own racial group is superior or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
- maniac — Mathematical Analyzer, Numerical Integrator and Computer
- fanatic — a person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
- puritan — a member of a group of Protestants that arose in the 16th century within the Church of England, demanding the simplification of doctrine and worship, and greater strictness in religious discipline: during part of the 17th century the Puritans became a powerful political party.
Antonyms for monomaniac
noun monomaniac
- humanitarian — having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
- tolerator — to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit.
- adversary — Your adversary is someone you are competing with, or arguing or fighting against.
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