释义
n.
technical a single unit; the number one
〈技〉 单一体。
Philosophy (in the philosophy of Leibnitz) an indivisible and hence ultimately simple entity, such as an atom or a person
【哲】 (莱布尼兹哲学)单子(不可再分割的最简实体,如原子或人)。
Biology, dated a single-celled organism, especially a flagellate protozoan, or a single cell
【生】 〈旧〉 单胞体(尤指鞭毛原生动物或单一细胞)。
词源
"early 17th cent.: via late Latin from Greek monas, monad- ‘unit', from monos ‘alone’."