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A frequent recurrence of the same tone or sound, producing a dull uniformity; absence of variety, as in speaking or singing.

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  1. n. A frequent recurrence of the same tone or sound, producing a dull uniformity; absence of variety, as in speaking or singing.
  2. n. Any irksome sameness, or want of variety.
  3. n. the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
  4. n. constancy of tone or pitch or inflection
  5. 1. A frequent recurrence of the same tone or sound, producing a dull uniformity; absence of variety, as in speaking or singing. 2. Any irksome sameness, or want of variety. At sea, everything that breaks the monotony of the surrounding expanse attracts attention. W. Irving.
  6. n:100 n. the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety n. constancy of tone or pitch or inflection