monostable

[ mon-uh-stey-buhl ]

adjective

1. (of an electric or electronic circuit) having only one stable state.

monostable

/ ˌmɒnəʊˈsteɪbəl /

adjective

1. physics (of an electronic circuit) having only one stable state but able to pass into a second state in response to an input pulse

Word History and Origins

Origin of monostable¹

mono- + stable ²

Example Sentences

The problem is that this "Monostable" design doesn’t provide any meaningful feedback about what gear you’re in — it returns to the center position after each shift.

From The Verge

In its report, Maserati said the safety agency contacted it in February asking whether any of its vehicles used the ZF Monostable transmission.

From New York Times

Fiat Chrysler introduced the gear-shifter design, which it calls the Monostable, in 2011.

From New York Times

These cars use a “monostable electronic gearshift assembly,” which resembles an arcade joystick.

From Washington Post