monaural

[mon-awr-uh l] /mɒnˈɔr əl/

adjective

monophonic (def 2).

of, pertaining to, or affecting one ear.

Origin

1885-90; mon- + aural²

Related forms

monaurally, adverb

Examples from the web for monaural

Another feature of the early drive-in theater was the tinny sound, delivered to the car through a single, monaural speaker.
monaural fittings with this approach were usually unsuccessful.
In other cases, stereo or monaural sound is preferred.

British Dictionary definitions for monaural

/mɒˈnɔːrəl/

adjective

relating to, having, or hearing with only one ear

another word for monophonic

Derived Forms

monaurally, adverb

monaural in Medicine

monaural mon·au·ral (mŏn-ôr'əl)
adj.
Of or relating to sound reception by one ear.

mon·au'ral·ly adv.