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Monotone (Adjective)

Of a sequence or function; consistently increasing and never decreasing or consistently decreasing and never increasing in value.

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The monotone function represented by the equation y = x^2 is consistently increasing for all values of x greater than 0.
As the input increased, the output of the monotone sequence decreased, but neither value ever reversed its direction.
The graph of the monotone function revealed a steadily increasing trend, with no local maxima or minima.
In the process of optimizing the system, the engineers ensured that the variables all followed a monotone relationship with each other.
By proving that the complex system exhibited a monotone behavior, the scientists were able to accurately model and predict its output.

Sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch; "the owl's faint monotonous hooting".

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The teacher's monotonous drone put the whole class to sleep during the lecture.
Her voice was a monotonous hum in the background as she went about her work.
The monotonous rhythm of the ocean waves was soothing, but also made me feel drowsy.
He delivered the presentation in a monotonous tone, failing to capture the audience's attention.
The GPS navigation system spoke in a monotonous robotic voice, giving directions to the destination.