Definition of MONOGAMOUS

monogamous

Meanings

Adjective

  • (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
    • "monogamous marriage"
    • "monogamous for life"

Adj

  • Being married to one person at a time.
  • Being exclusively committed to one significant other at a time.
  • Having only one sexual partner at a time.
  • Monogamic; having a simple flower with united anthers.

Origin / Etymology

From mono- + -gamous.

Antonyms

polygamous

Scrabble Score: 15

monogamous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
monogamous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
monogamous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

monogamous is a valid Words With Friends word