CultureAugust 27, 2026

monofilament

MON-oh-fil-uh-ment

Definition

A single, untwisted synthetic fiber or strand, often used in fashion to create stiff or structured effects in fabric.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek prefix mono- (meaning one) and the Latin word filum (meaning thread), referring to a single, continuous strand of material.

In the news

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