Of a form of linguistic analysis: predicated on the establishment of a single overall system (as, for example, a single system of sound differences independent of context).
Origin
1940s; earliest use found in John R. Firth (1890–1960), linguistic scholar. From mono- + systemic noun.
Definition of monosystemic in US English:
monosystemic
adjective
Linguistics
Of a form of linguistic analysis: predicated on the establishment of a single overall system (as, for example, a single system of sound differences independent of context).
Origin
1940s; earliest use found in John R. Firth (1890–1960), linguistic scholar. From mono- + systemic [noun].