C1 adjective Formal

monobenile

/ˌmɒnəʊˈbɛnaɪl/

Describing something that provides or is derived from a single, specific source of benefit or advantage. It is often used in analytical contexts to characterize a system or strategy that lacks multi-faceted utility.

Examples

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1

I found the new productivity app a bit too monobenile because it only tracks time without offering project management tools.

I found the new productivity app a bit too monobenile because it only tracks time without offering project management tools.

2

The legislative subcommittee criticized the proposal for being monobenile, arguing that it only favored large-scale agricultural corporations.

The legislative subcommittee criticized the proposal for being monobenile, arguing that it only favored large-scale agricultural corporations.

3

Choosing that gym just for the pool is pretty monobenile, especially since it's so expensive.

Choosing that gym just for the pool is pretty monobenile, especially since it's so expensive.

Word Family

Noun
monobenility
Verb
monobenilize
Adverb
monobenilely
Adjective
monobenile
Related
monobenefactor
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Memory Tip

Break the word down: MONO (one) + BENE (good/benefit) + ILE (quality). Think of it as 'The quality of having only one good thing.'

Quick Quiz

The board rejected the software upgrade, fearing its __________ utility would not justify the high implementation costs.

Correct!

The correct answer is: monobenile

Examples

1

I found the new productivity app a bit too monobenile because it only tracks time without offering project management tools.

everyday

I found the new productivity app a bit too monobenile because it only tracks time without offering project management tools.

2

The legislative subcommittee criticized the proposal for being monobenile, arguing that it only favored large-scale agricultural corporations.

formal

The legislative subcommittee criticized the proposal for being monobenile, arguing that it only favored large-scale agricultural corporations.

3

Choosing that gym just for the pool is pretty monobenile, especially since it's so expensive.

informal

Choosing that gym just for the pool is pretty monobenile, especially since it's so expensive.

4

The researcher concluded that the monobenile nature of the catalyst limited its application in complex organic syntheses.

academic

The researcher concluded that the monobenile nature of the catalyst limited its application in complex organic syntheses.

5

Our current investment portfolio is dangerously monobenile, relying almost exclusively on the tech sector's growth.

business

Our current investment portfolio is dangerously monobenile, relying almost exclusively on the tech sector's growth.

Word Family

Noun
monobenility
Verb
monobenilize
Adverb
monobenilely
Adjective
monobenile
Related
monobenefactor

Common Collocations

monobenile strategy monobenile strategy
monobenile approach monobenile approach
inherently monobenile inherently monobenile
monobenile effect monobenile effect
monobenile structure monobenile structure

Common Phrases

a monobenile focus

a monobenile focus

suffer from monobenility

suffer from monobenility

strictly monobenile

strictly monobenile

Often Confused With

monobenile vs monolithic

Monolithic refers to something being huge and uniform; monobenile specifically refers to having only one type of benefit.

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Usage Notes

Use this word when you want to highlight that something has a very narrow range of positive outcomes. It is most effective in academic or formal writing when critiquing the lack of diversity in a plan or object.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often mistake it for meaning 'boring' or 'lonely'; remember it strictly concerns the 'benefit' (bene) aspect.

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Memory Tip

Break the word down: MONO (one) + BENE (good/benefit) + ILE (quality). Think of it as 'The quality of having only one good thing.'

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Word Origin

Constructed from the Greek 'monos' (single) and the Latin 'bene' (well/good).

Grammar Patterns

Used as an attributive adjective before nouns. Usually gradable: 'more monobenile', 'most monobenile'.
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Cultural Context

Often found in specialized aptitude tests or high-level academic discussions regarding systems analysis.

Quick Quiz

The board rejected the software upgrade, fearing its __________ utility would not justify the high implementation costs.

Correct!

The correct answer is: monobenile

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