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monosyllabic
01
consisting of only one sound unit of speech
Example
The toddler 's monosyllabic utterances were adorable and a clear sign of early speech development.
Her monosyllabic response made it clear she was n't interested in continuing the conversation.
02
characterized by the use of brief or few words, often signifying reluctance to engage in conversation or a preference for simplicity and directness
Example
The toddler's monosyllabic utterances were adorable and a clear sign of early speech development.
Her monosyllabic response made it clear she wasn't interested in continuing the conversation.
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