monadic

adjective

mo·​nad·​ic (ˈ)mō¦nadik How to pronounce monadic (audio)
(ˈ)mä¦-
1
a
: consisting of monads
b
: of, relating to, or like monads : atomistic, individual, unitary
c
: of or relating to monadism
2
: having only a single argument
used of a predicate or propositional function
x is red is monadic, while x loves y is not

Word History

Etymology

Greek monadikos, from monad-, monas monad + -ikos -ic

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“Monadic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monadic. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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