(Physics), a hypothetical subatomic particle having only one type of magnetic charge, the magnetic analogue of an electrically charged particle; it has only one magnetic pole instead of the two observed in all common magnetic object; -- it was still not observed as of 1998. [ PJC ]
n.
a. (Bot.) Having a monopodium or a single and continuous axis, as a birchen twig or a cornstalk. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. [ Mono- + Gr.
n. A monopolist. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who monopolizes; one who has a monopoly; one who favors monopoly. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to a monopolist. North Am. Rev. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A monopolist. Sylvester. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. One who monopolizes. [ 1913 Webster ]
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Raleigh held a monopoly of cards, Essex a monopoly of sweet wines. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
If I had a monopoly out, they would have part on 't. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Mono- + Gr.
v. t. [ 1st pref. un- + monopolize. ] To recover or release from the state of being monopolized. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Unmonopolizing the rewards of learning and industry. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]