2. (Math.) Always increasing or always decreasing, as the value of the independent variable increases; -- of a function. [PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Monotonic — Mon o*ton ic, Monotonical Mon o*ton ic*al, a. 1. Of, pertaining to, or uttered in, a monotone; monotonous. Monotonical declamation. Chesterfield. [1913 Webster] 2. (Math.) Always increasing or always decreasing, as the value of the independent… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
monotonous — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. wearisome, humdrum, tedious; unvaried, repetitious. repetition, weariness. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Tiresome] Syn. tedious, wearisome, wearying; see dull 4 . 2. [Having but one tone] Syn.… … English dictionary for students
