monotype noun. ['mɒnǝ(ʊ)tʌɪp] L19.
[from MONO- + -TYPE, TYPE noun.]
1. Taxonomy. A monotypic genus or other taxon. L19.

2. (A process for making) a single print taken from oil-colour or printers' ink painted on a sheet of glass or metal. L19.

3. (Monotype.) (Proprietary name for) a composing-machine consisting of two units, a caster, which produces type in individual characters, and a keyboard, which produces punched tape used to control the caster. Also Monotype machine. L19.

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