monomedia

noun

Meaning

Communication or content delivered through a single medium, such as only text or only sound, rather than a combination of formats.

Examples

  • The exhibition focused on monomedia photography, showcasing black-and-white prints without any accompanying audio or video.
  • Early digital archives were often monomedia, storing only text files instead of the rich, interactive content we see today.

Synonyms: single-format, unimodal, monolithic