monotropic

adj — 3 senses

monotropic

adj

UK /mɒnəʊtrɒpɪk/ · US /mɑnoʊtrɑpɪk/

Etymology From mono- + -tropic.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Describing any material that exists in multiple forms, only one of which is stable at all temperatures and pressures.

2

Biology, Natural sciences Of a pollinator That collects pollen from the flowers of only one species.

3

Human sciences, Psychology, Sciences Focusing one's attention on a limited set of things at one time.

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