"monosyllabically" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: From monosyllabic + -ally. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|monosyllabic|ally}} monosyllabic + -ally Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} monosyllabically (not comparable)
  1. In single syllables. Tags: not-comparable
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