n. [ Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. monotonie. See Monotonius. ] 1. A frequent recurrence of the same tone or sound, producing a dull uniformity; absence of variety, as in speaking or singing. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Any irksome sameness, or want of variety. [ 1913 Webster ]
At sea, everything that breaks the monotony of the surrounding expanse attracts attention. W. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]
(n) the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety, Syn.humdrum, sameness, Example: he had never grown accustomed to the monotony of his work; he was sick of the humdrum of his fellow prisoners; he hated the sameness of the food the college served
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