monogamous
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monogamy (mɒˈnɒɡəmɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | bigamy polygamy Compare digamy the state or practice of having only one husband or wife over a period of time |
| 2. | zoology the practice of having only one mate |
| [C17: via French from Late Latin monogamia, from Greek; see | |
| mo'nogamous | |
| —adj | |
| mo'nogamously | |
| —adv | |
| mo'nogamousness | |
| —n | |
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Monogamous
is always a great word to know.
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| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
monogamous
1770, from M.L. monogamus, from Gk. monogamos "marrying only once" (see monogamy).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
They classified the marriages in question as either monogamous or polygamous.
Aline says she doesn't think she could live in a monogamous relationship.
His family life is impeccably monogamous and progenitive.
When snakeheads mate, they are usually monogamous for an entire breeding season, and perhaps throughout their lifetimes.
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