1. plural of monopole; hypothetical particles with only one magnetic pole
Usage: physics
2. plural of monopole; antennas that radiate electromagnetic waves in all directions from a single element
Usage: telecommunications

Examples

• Scientists have searched for magnetic monopoles for decades without success.
• The theoretical existence of monopoles would revolutionize our understanding of magnetism.
• Radio towers often use monopoles as their primary antenna elements.
• The engineer designed several monopoles for the new communication system.
• Monopoles in particle physics remain one of the most elusive theoretical particles.
• The antenna array consisted of multiple monopoles arranged in a specific pattern.