Word
monograph
Phoneticsmono·graph
US/ˈmɑnəˌɡɹæf/
UK/mˈɒnəʊɡɹˌæf/
Definition
n. a detailed book or long article about one specific subject. It is usually written by an expert for other experts to read.
n. a detailed and highly documented treatise on a single specialized subject or aspect of it. Often scholarly in nature and intended for a professional or academic audience.
Examples
“The professor published a monograph on local history.”
“After years of research, she finally completed her monograph on the migration patterns of monarch butterflies.”
“The library's collection includes a rare monograph that provides an exhaustive analysis of the linguistic shifts occurring in the region during the late nineteenth century.”
Examples
simple
“The professor published a monograph on local history.”
contextual
“After years of research, she finally completed her monograph on the migration patterns of monarch butterflies.”
complex
“The library's collection includes a rare monograph that provides an exhaustive analysis of the linguistic shifts occurring in the region during the late nineteenth century.”
Usage
Commonly used in academic and scientific contexts to distinguish a focused study from a general textbook.
Real-World Examples
“He has published eight research monographs, four book chapters and more than 30 journal articles.” Etymology
From mono- (“one”) + -graph (“write”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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