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monovular

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Synonym of identical (“derived from the same ovum; monozygotic”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: identical

Antonyms: none provided

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adjective

Meaning 2

(of twins) derived from a single egg or ovum

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • identical twins are monovular

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: identical

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos) Ancient Greek μονο- (mono-)der. English mono- English ovular English monovular From mono- + ovular.