monstro-, monstr-, mone-, monu-, moni-

(Latin: monere, to warn; to remind, to advise, to instruct)

monstrousness

The quality of being monstrous, in various senses of the adjective; especially, unnaturalness, hugeness; enormity.

monstrum (s), monstra (pl)

In medicine, a monster.

multimonstrous

Consisting of many monstrosities (frightening sizes, shapes, and ugliness).

Quod erat demonstrandum.

1. "That which was to be demonstrated [or proven]."
2. A phrase used to signal that a proof has just been completed.
3. Used in a formal conclusion to indicate that something; such as, evidence of a fact is proof of the theory that has just been been advanced.

Quod erat demonstrandum, Q.E.D., QED

Which was the thing to be demonstrated; Which was to be demonstrated.

A formula appended at the end of a proof in geometry, or other mathematical solution, with the meaning, "We have proven the proposition we set out to prove."

undemonstrable

1. Not capable of fuller evidence.
2. Incapable of demonstration.

undemonstrative, undemonstratively

1. Not open to exhibition or expression of emotion; especially, of affection.
2. Restrained or a tendency not to show emotions openly.
3. Not disposed to expressions of one's feelings; reserved.

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monstro-, monstr-, mone-, monu-, moni-

(Latin: monere, to warn; to remind, to advise, to instruct)

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