# monomer

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɒnəmə/ · frequency rank #41,771

## Definitions
1. A relatively small molecule which can be covalently bonded to other monomers to form a polymer or oligomer.

## Etymology
From mono- + -mer.

## Easily confused with
- **monster** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/monomer-vs-monster)
- **monger** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/monger-vs-monomer)
- **moniker** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/moniker-vs-monomer)
- **misnomer** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/misnomer-vs-monomer)

## Common misspellings (10)
`mmonomer`, `mnoomer`, `monmoer`, `monnomer`, `monoemr`, `monomerr`, `monommer`, `monomre`, `moonmer`, `omnomer`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/monomer