1. prints made by a process in which each impression is unique, created by painting or drawing on a smooth surface and transferring the image to paper
Usage: art/printmaking
2. taxonomic groups containing only one type or species
Usage: biology/taxonomy

Examples

• The artist created several monotypes using oil paints on glass plates.
• Each monotype in the series had subtle variations in color and texture.
• The gallery featured an exhibition of contemporary monotypes by local printmakers.
• She learned the monotype technique in her advanced printmaking class.
• The genus represents one of several monotypes in the family.
• Biologists identified the newly discovered species as belonging to monotypes.