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

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  • The term monad is, however, generally understood in reference to the philosophy of
  • Each monad is made up of 25 cities, each existing within their own sections of 40 floors.
  • The summary is as follows: ` ` That the monad was the beginning of everything.
  • In short, the monad was the keystone of Bruno's all-embracing uni - versal scheme.
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