monotype

Mon·o·type

Biol. the only type of its group, as a single species constituting a genus, a single genus constituting a family, etc.
Art
1. a unique print from a metal or glass plate on which a picture has been made, as with paint or ink
2. the method of making such prints
Printing type produced by Monotype

Origin of monotype

mono- + -type

a system for mechanically casting and setting metal type, used formerly in printing

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monotype

noun

Biology The sole member of its group, such as a single species that constitutes a genus.
A unique print made by pressing paper against a painted or inked surface.

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mon′o·typ′ic
adjective

Monotype

A trademark for a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that activates a unit that casts and sets individual characters.

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Noun

(plural monotypes)

(art, printing) A print made by creating the design using oil paint or printer's ink on metal or glass, then transferring the image directly to paper.
(biology) A monotypic taxon.

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monotype - Medical Definition

Biology The sole member of its group, such as a single species that constitutes a genus.

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mon′o·typ′ic (-tĭp′ĭk)
adj.

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