English noun: monad | |||
1. | monad (substance) (chemistry) an atom having a valence of one | ||
Broader (hypernym) | atom | ||
Domain category | chemical science, chemistry | ||
2. | monad (quantity) a singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive | ||
Synonyms | monas | ||
Broader (hypernym) | 1, ace, I, one, single, unity | ||
3. | monad (animal) (biology) a single-celled microorganism (especially a flagellate protozoan) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | micro-organism, microorganism | ||
Domain category | biological science, biology | ||