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What do the prefixes mono di and poly mean?

Here's what the prefixes "mono", "di", and "poly" mean, along with some examples:

* Mono: Means "one" or "single."

* Monocle: A single eyeglass lens.

* Monorail: A railway with a single rail.

* Monotone: Speaking in a single tone of voice.

* Di: Means "two."

* Dinosaur: A group of extinct reptiles, often identified by their two legs.

* Diatomic: Molecules consisting of two atoms.

* Dichromatic: Having two-color vision.

* Poly: Means "many" or "multiple."

* Polyglot: Someone who speaks many languages.

* Polygon: A shape with many sides.

* Polystyrene: A plastic made up of many styrene molecules.

These prefixes are commonly used in science, math, and everyday language to describe quantities or structures.

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