monolithic

adjective

mono·​lith·​ic ˌmä-nə-ˈli-thik 

1

a

: of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge, massive

a large monolithic building

an influential monolithic organization

b(1)

: formed from a single crystal

a monolithic silicon chip

(2)

: produced in or on a monolithic chip (see chip entry 1 sense 6b)

a monolithic circuit

2

a

: cast as a single piece

a monolithic concrete wall

b

: formed or composed of material without joints or seams

a monolithic floor covering

c

: consisting of or constituting a single unit

3

a

: constituting a massive undifferentiated and often rigid whole

a monolithic society

b

: exhibiting or characterized by often rigidly fixed uniformity

monolithic party unity

monolithically

ˌmä-nə-ˈli-thi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of monolithic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike traditional monolithic systems, reaping the benefits of microservices requires a more structured approach to logging and error handling. —Koushik Sundar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

The grills are monolithic, and people want something different. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024

In the balance between grace and monumentality, Escobedo has doubled down on the minimal and monolithic. —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024

The Jewish electorate, it should be said, is not monolithic. —Philip Klein, National Review, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see monolith

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a