Associations to the word «Monad»

Wiktionary

MONAD, noun. An ultimate atom, or simple, unextended point; something ultimate and indivisible.
MONAD, noun. (mathematics) (computing) A monoid in the category of endofunctors.
MONAD, noun. (botany) A single individual (such as a pollen grain) that is free from others, not united in a group.

Dictionary definition

MONAD, noun. (chemistry) an atom having a valence of one.
MONAD, noun. A singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive.
MONAD, noun. (biology) a single-celled microorganism (especially a flagellate protozoan).

Wise words

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