monosyllabic

• Bezeichnet ein Wort oder eine Äußerung, die nur aus einer einzigen Silbe besteht; im übertragenen Sinne auch kurz und knapp, oft wenig ausführlich oder einsilbig wirkend.

Describes a word or utterance consisting of only one syllable.

1. B2formal

   Having or consisting of only one syllable.

   Einsilbig

   • The word 'cat' is monosyllabic.
   • Monosyllabic words are often easier to pronounce.
   • She prefers monosyllabic responses when she is tired.

   Antonymepolysyllabic

2. Terse or briefB2formal

   Using very few words; brief and often abrupt in speech.

   Kurz angebunden

   • His monosyllabic replies made the conversation awkward.
   • She gave a monosyllabic answer to the complex question.
   • The witness was monosyllabic during the interrogation.

   Synonymeabruptbrusquecurtlaconicshortsuccinctterse

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