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monotony

mo·not·o·ny [ mə nótt'nee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. tedious lack of variety: boredom or dullness arising from the fact that nothing different ever happens

2. unvarying condition: repetitiousness or lack of variation in pitch or tone, especially in relation to music or speech

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