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monopitch en · ADJ

Etymology

From mono- + pitch.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Sloping in one direction only.
   • Monopitch roofs are often found over single-storey ancillary rooms and spaces such as utility rooms at the side or back of the main building on traditional houses. 2013, Julian Owen, Complete Loft Conversion Book, →ISBN:

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Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
monopitched		alternative	lexicographic

monopitch en · NOUN

Etymology

From mono- + pitch.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) The use of a single pitch (sound frequency); lack of pitch variation.
   • Under the circumstances it was not difficult to draw the tentative inference that the subject's vocal monopitch was causally connected with his auditory deficiency; all a priori considerations pointed strongly in that direction. 1923, Andrew Thomas Weaver, Experimental Studies in Vocal Expression, page 23:

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Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
monopitches	Number=Plur		lexicographic