monomutic
A noun referring to an individual who exhibits a specific, singular form of selective silence or mutism in one particular environment or context. This term is often used in clinical, psychological, or behavioral studies to describe a person who is capable of speech but remains consistently silent under specific conditions.
Exemples
3 sur 5The young student was identified as a monomutic because he only refused to speak during mathematics examinations.
The young student was identified as a monomutic because he only refused to speak during mathematics examinations.
The clinical report categorized the subject as a monomutic to differentiate the behavior from generalized social anxiety.
The clinical report categorized the subject as a monomutic to differentiate the behavior from generalized social anxiety.
I'm such a monomutic when it comes to talking about my feelings in front of the whole family.
I'm such a monomutic when it comes to talking about my feelings in front of the whole family.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'mono' (one) and 'mute' (silent). It describes someone who has 'one' specific situation where they are 'mute'.
Quiz rapide
The psychologist noted that the child was a _____, speaking freely at home but never at school.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : monomutic
Exemples
The young student was identified as a monomutic because he only refused to speak during mathematics examinations.
everydayThe young student was identified as a monomutic because he only refused to speak during mathematics examinations.
The clinical report categorized the subject as a monomutic to differentiate the behavior from generalized social anxiety.
formalThe clinical report categorized the subject as a monomutic to differentiate the behavior from generalized social anxiety.
I'm such a monomutic when it comes to talking about my feelings in front of the whole family.
informalI'm such a monomutic when it comes to talking about my feelings in front of the whole family.
Research into the monomutic phenomenon suggests a high correlation between situational stress and verbal inhibition.
academicResearch into the monomutic phenomenon suggests a high correlation between situational stress and verbal inhibition.
He acts like a monomutic during high-stakes negotiations, speaking only through his legal counsel.
businessHe acts like a monomutic during high-stakes negotiations, speaking only through his legal counsel.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
the classic monomutic
the classic monomutic
becoming monomutic
becoming monomutic
a silent monomutic
a silent monomutic
Souvent confondu avec
Monolithic refers to something large, powerful, and uniform, whereas monomutic refers to a specific type of silence.
Monomuth is a rare variation of monomyth (a hero's journey), while monomutic is related to mutism.
Notes d'usage
Use this word primarily in psychological or formal behavioral contexts. It is rarely used in casual conversation and specifically denotes a 'one-type' or 'one-situation' silence rather than total inability to speak.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often mistake this for an adjective only; it can function as a noun to describe the person. It should not be confused with general mutism, which is the total inability to speak.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'mono' (one) and 'mute' (silent). It describes someone who has 'one' specific situation where they are 'mute'.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Greek 'mono-' (single) and the Latin 'mutus' (silent, dumb).
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
The psychologist noted that the child was a _____, speaking freely at home but never at school.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : monomutic
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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