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
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.