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

In addition, Rus talks about the complexity of big monolithic models, and issues like the cost, and the carbon footprint. —John Werner, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

There are significant religious, political and cultural differences among community members, but they are often viewed as a monolithic group, the center's associate director Anita Huizar-Hernández told Axios. —Jessica Boehm, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024

Critiques will continue for as long as the NFL keeps trying to present a monolithic entertainment product for all of its viewers. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2024

The monolithic view of Christianity reasonably led many to believe that Kirk Franklin would not accept this, but his conversation with Newton revealed otherwise. —Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 14 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see monolith

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a