monotypic

adjective

mono·​typ·​ic ˌmä-nə-ˈti-pik 

: including a single representative

—used especially of a genus with only one species

Word History

Etymology

mon- + type + -ic

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for monotypic

• genotypic
• phenotypic
• idiotypic
• stereotypic
• philippic
• typic

Medical Definition

monotypic

adjective

mono·​typ·​ic ˌmän-ə-ˈtip-ik 

: including a single representative

—used especially of a genus with only one species