monaural

[ mon-awr-uhl ]

adjective

1. monophonic ( def 2 ).
2. of, relating to, or affecting one ear.

monaural

/ mɒˈnɔːrəl /

adjective

1. relating to, having, or hearing with only one ear
2. another word for monophonic

Derived Forms

• monˈaurally, adverb

Other Words From

• mon·aural·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of monaural¹

First recorded in 1885–90; mon- + aural ¹