Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

monotonic

Adjective

məˈnɒtənɪk

Definition

A term used to describe a function or sequence that either never decreases or never increases as its input or index changes.

Examples

The monotonic function steadily increased as the input values rose.
In mathematics, a monotonic sequence will not change its direction at any point.
His monotonic tone made it difficult to tell if he was excited or bored.

Meaning

Monotonic refers to a consistent trend or direction in a function or sequence, either remaining the same or steadily increasing or decreasing without any fluctuations.