monday
UK[ˈmʌndeɪ]US[ˈmʌndeɪ]
n
The day of the week after Sunday and before Tuesday, considered the first day of the working week in many cultures.
Morpheme Breakdown
mon
day
mon
moon
day
day
Etymology
The word Monday literally means "Moon's day." It is a direct translation of the Latin 'dies Lunae', which itself was used to translate the ancient Greek name for the day, 'hemera Selenes'. This naming convention reflects the ancient practice of dedicating each day to one of the seven classical planets known in antiquity, with Monday being associated with the Moon. The Old English form 'Mōnandæg' evolved through Middle English into the modern spelling, preserving the celestial connection that dates back to Hellenistic astrology.
Analysis
Structure: mon (moon) + day (day)
'Mon' originates from Old English 'mōnan', the genitive form of 'mōna' (moon), of Germanic origin. Its functional role is to denote the moon. 'Day' originates from Old English 'dæg', of Germanic origin. Its functional role is to denote a 24-hour period.
Examples
The meeting has been scheduled for next Monday.
I always feel a bit tired on Monday mornings.
The office is closed on Mondays during the summer.