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monogamoushaving only one mate at a time; practicing monogamy

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having only one mate at a time; practicing monogamy

Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈnɑːɡəməs/

Example Sentences

  • My cat is surprisingly monogamous - he's been dating the same neighbor cat for three years!
  • Unlike humans, penguins are naturally monogamous and mate for life.
  • He claims to be monogamous, but his dating app notifications say otherwise.

monogamous

ADJECTIVE

[/məˈnɑːɡəməs/]

having only one mate at a time; practicing monogamy

two elegant white swans swim side by side with their necks forming a heart shape together. They move in perfect synchronization across the calm water surface. Other single swans swim nearby but these two only pay attention to each other. The devoted pair stays close together while ignoring the other swans completely. Their body language shows they are focused entirely on their partnership.  having only one mate at a time and practicing exclusive partnership. Style: High-quality 2D vector cartoon illustration with bold outlines and warm emotional detail
💡 Concept

two elegant white swans swim side by side with their necks forming a heart shape together. They move in perfect synchronization across the calm water surface. Other single swans swim nearby but these two only pay attention to each other. The devoted pair stays close together while ignoring the other swans completely. Their body language shows they are focused entirely on their partnership. having only one mate at a time and practicing exclusive partnership. Style: High-quality 2D vector cartoon illustration with bold outlines and warm emotional detail

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/məˈnɑːɡəməs/
🇬🇧 UK/məˈnɒɡəməs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixmono--
Rootgam
Suffix--ous

🎵Rhyme

anonymousautonomoussynonymous
anonymous
autonomous
synonymous

🔗Collocations

monogamous relationship
monogamous species
strictly monogamous
monogamous marriage
monogamous behavior
socially monogamous

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat is surprisingly monogamous - he's been dating the same neighbor cat for three years!

Unlike humans, penguins are naturally monogamous and mate for life.

😄 Fun example

He claims to be monogamous, but his dating app notifications say otherwise.

Many cultures practice monogamous marriage as their traditional system.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

faithfulcommittedexclusivedevoted

Antonyms

polygamouspromiscuousunfaithful

Related

monogamymarriagepartnershipfidelityloyalty

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