Monad
01
a unicellular microorganism
Exempel
The biologist observed a monad under the microscope.
Water samples revealed several monads swimming freely.
02
monad, odelbar enhet
a fundamental, indivisible entity or substance, often associated with Leibnizian philosophy, possessing inherent characteristics and reflecting the entire universe from its unique perspective
Exempel
In Leibniz 's philosophy, monads are considered the ultimate building blocks of reality, each expressing a unique perspective on the entire universe.
I Leibniz filosofi anses monader vara verklighetens ultimata byggstenar, där var och en uttrycker ett unikt perspektiv på hela universum.
The idea of monads influenced later philosophical discussions on individuality, perception, and the nature of existence.
Tanken på monader påverkade senare filosofiska diskussioner om individualitet, perception och existensens natur.
03
an atom capable of forming one chemical bond
Exempel
Hydrogen is a monad because it forms a single bond.
The reaction involved a monad combining with a diatomic molecule.
