monotony

Synonyms

sameness unvaryingness tedium

Antonyms

variation relief diversion

Mo*not"o*ny, n. Etym: [Gr. monotonie. See Monotonius.] 1. A frequent recurrence of the same tone or sound, producing a dull uniformity; absence of variety, as in speaking or singing. 2. Any irksome sameness, or want of variety. At sea, everything that breaks the monotony of the surrounding expanse attracts attention. W. Irving.

monotony - Similar Words

monotone monton monotonic monsoon monotonous monotonist monopteron moton moony ontogeny