noun a combining form meaning 'one, single, alone'
adjective pertaining to or having one part or element
In technology, 'mono' can refer to Mono, an open-source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework.
In chemistry, 'mono' can be used as a prefix to indicate a single atom or group in a compound, such as monoxide (a compound containing one oxygen atom).
In biology, 'mono' is a prefix meaning 'single' or 'one', used in terms like monosaccharide (a single sugar molecule) or monogamy (having only one mate).
In music production, 'mono' refers to a monophonic sound, which means that the sound is produced by a single channel or source.
In the publishing industry, 'mono' may refer to a monologue or a single piece of writing.
In psychology, 'mono' may refer to monogamy or a focus on a single aspect of a patient's behavior.