monologue

noun

a (usually long) dramatic speech by a single actor

a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation)

speech you make to yourself

Roots

monosmono- · Greek · single logos-logue · Greek · word, reason

Synonyms for monologue

soliloquyn monodrama monologyadj skitn duologuen dialoguen playletn

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Where does monologue come from?

The word monologue breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: mono-, from Greek monos (“single”); and -logue, from Greek logos (“word, reason”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.