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tock, or to development from a single common parent form; -- opposed to polyphyletic; as, monophyletic origin.

One-leaved; composed of a single leaf; as, a monophyllous involucre or calyx.

Having but one set of teeth; -- opposed to diphyodont.

One of a sect, in the ancient church, who maintained that the human and divine in Jesus Christ constituted but one composite nature. Also used adjectively.

Of or pertaining to Monophysites, or their doctrines.

A monoplastic element.

That has one form, or retains its primary form, as, a monoplastic element.

Paralysis affecting a single limb.

A suborder of Dipnoi, including the Ceratodus. [Written also monopneumonia.]

A monopodium.

Having a monopodium or a single and continuous axis, as a birchen twig or a cornstalk.

A single and continuous vegetable axis; -- opposed to sympodium.

A measure of but a single foot.

A monopolist. [Obs.]

One who monopolizes; one who has a monopoly; one who favors monopoly.

Of or pertaining to a monopolist. North Am. Rev.

A monopolist. Sylvester.

To acquire a monopoly of; to have or get the exclusive privilege or means of dealing in, or the exclusive possession of; to engross the whole of; as, to monopolize the coffee trade; to monopolize land.

One who monopolizes.

raffic in anything, however obtained; as, the proprietor of a patented article is given a monopoly of its sale for a limited time; chartered trading companies have sometimes had a monopoly of trade with remote regions; a combination of traders may get a monopoly of a particular product. Raleigh held a monopoly of cards…