Word Adjective
monogamous
adj.
C1 Advanced US /məˈnɑɡəməs/ UK /mənˈɒɡɐməs/ monog·a·mous
Definition
adj.having only one partner at a time. In nature, this describes animals or plants that do not share their mate or their seeds with others.
adj.having or practising only one sexual partner at a time. In a botanical context, it refers to plants that produce only one type of seed or flower.
Examples
“The bird is a monogamous species that stays with its mate for life.”
“Many social animals are monogamous, forming long-term pair bonds to raise their young together.”
“While most plants are polygamous, some species are strictly monogamous, ensuring that genetic material is shared only within a single, stable pairing.”
Etymology
From mono- + -gamous.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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