monologic
UK[ˌmɒnəˈlɒdʒɪk]US[ˌmɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪk]
adj
Relating to or consisting of a monologue; having the form of a single, extended speech by one person.
adj
In communication theory, characterized by one-way transmission of information without interaction or feedback.
Morpheme Breakdown
mono
log
ic
mono
one
log
speech
ic
adjective suffix
Etymology
The word 'monologic' is a modern English formation built from classical Greek components. The prefix 'mono-' directly imports the Greek concept of singularity and solitude. It combines with '-log-', derived from the rich and multifaceted Greek noun 'logos', which fundamentally meant "word" or "speech" but also encompassed ideas of reason and principle. The adjectival suffix '-ic' was later attached via Latin to create a term describing a quality. Thus, the literal construction "pertaining to a single speech" perfectly captures the modern sense of a non-interactive, one-sided discourse, whether in drama, rhetoric, or communication theory.
Analysis
Structure: mono (one) + log (speech) + ic (adjective suffix)
- mono: From Greek μόνος (monos), meaning "alone, single, only." It functions as a combining form indicating singularity.
- log: From Greek λόγος (logos), meaning "word, speech, discourse, reason." It functions as a root denoting speech or discourse.
- ic: From Latin -icus, from Greek -ικός (-ikos), an adjective-forming suffix meaning "of or pertaining to."
Examples
The play's opening scene was a powerful but purely monologic address to the audience.
His teaching style was criticized for being monologic, leaving little room for student questions.
In contrast to dialogic communication, a monologic broadcast does not allow for immediate response.