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monological

monological

9.3
Showing only one point of view and not allowing other views
  • adjective
  • /ˌmɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
translation icon : monológico
  • The novel uses a monological approach, focusing solely on the main character's thoughts and ignoring other viewpoints.
  • monological discourse of heroism
  • monological poetics

And I think, I think we have, I, I reject the monological mind, I reject the monophasic mind model.

Examples

  • Here, the struggle between multiple Native traditions is confronted by a Christian monological voice that seeks to discredit Native perspectives.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The tensions between the experiences and biases of the author and those of other community members are not erased, denied, or smoothed over with monological narratives.

    Academic text (1996)

  • And I think, I think we have, I, I reject the monological mind, I reject the monophasic mind model.

    Lex Fridman

  • His search for a monological poetics of heroism, beauty, and glow leaves the subject behind.

    Academic text (2002)

  • She will write a monological (realist) account.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Once again in this book, the monological view of the protagonist is seen ultimately to be invalid, and the reader is invited to reflect on the degree to which apparent authenticity can turn out to be duplicitous and mistaken.

    Academic text (1999)

  • In her speech, the politician presented a monological perspective, ignoring the diverse opinions of the community.

  • His argument was criticized for being too monological, as it failed to consider opposing viewpoints on the issue.

Synonyms

monologic
vsmonological
8.1

One person talks without others having a chance to speak

has identical meaning but is an alternative adjective form

Antonyms

dialogical
  • Jargon
1 7.5

Involving conversation where people share and discuss different ideas

multivocal
7.7

Having several different voices or points of view

How Interactive

interactive
98 4.0
one-sided
26 4.0
monological
9.3

Surface Forms

monological positive

Morphology

monological = monologue (transparent) = monologue + ical

The adjective is clearly formed from 'monologue' by adding the adjectival suffix '-ical', with only a minor orthographic adjustment.

Etymology

Monological comes from mono- 'one' and logos 'word' or 'speech', the same pieces you see in monologue and the opposite of dialogue. So a monological talk or text uses only one voice or point of view.