monophrasis en · NOUN
Etymology
From mono- + Latin phrasis.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Any word carrying a complete sense by itself; not a polylectic term.
- (uncountable, usually) A univerbation; a polylectic term merger.
- (figuratively, uncountable, usually) A laconic response.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| monophrases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
univerbation · laconism · monolexia · monolexis · word-amalgamation · single-wordness