monograph
/'mɔnəgrɑ:f/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A detailed, scholarly, and documented written study or treatise that deals with a single, specific subject, often in a comprehensive and authoritative manner. It is typically longer and more in-depth than a journal article but shorter than a textbook.
Usage
- A monograph is a formal academic work. It is used to present original research or a detailed synthesis of existing knowledge on a single topic.
- It is commonly found in academic publishing, especially in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
- Example: "The professor published a monograph on the political history of the region."
Examples
- Noun:
- Her latest monograph examines the influence of Renaissance art on modern design.
- The library has a special collection of monographs on marine biology.
- Writing a monograph requires years of dedicated research.
Advanced Usage
- "To monograph" (verb, rare/technical): To write a monograph about a subject.
- The scholar spent a decade monographing the works of the obscure poet.
- In library cataloging, a monograph is distinguished from serial publications (like journals or magazines) as a complete, one-time publication.
Variants and Related Words
- Monographic (adjective): Relating to or having the characteristics of a monograph.
- The author's monographic approach provided unparalleled depth.
- Monographer (noun): A person who writes monographs.
Synonyms
- Treatise: A systematic, written exposition on a subject.
- Dissertation: A long essay, especially one written for a doctoral degree (a dissertation can be a type of monograph).
- Study: A detailed investigation and analysis of a subject.
Antonyms
- Compendium: A concise collection of information on various topics.
- Anthology: A published collection of writings (like poems or stories) by various authors.
- Textbook: A manual of instruction in a branch of study, typically covering a broad curriculum.
Noun
- a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject