monolithic

adjective
UK: /ˌmɒn.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/
US: /ˌmɑː.nəˈlɪθ.ɪk/

  1. Formed of a single large block of stone; massive and uniform.

    1. The ancient temple had a monolithic structure.
    2. The company's monolithic IT system was difficult to update efficiently.

  2. Large and unchanging in character; lacking diversity or flexibility.

    1. The monolithic regime controlled every aspect of life.
    2. Their monolithic approach to management stifled creativity among the employees.

  3. Denoting or relating to a single, very large organization or system.

    1. The monolithic corporation dominated the entire industry.
    2. Critics argued that the monolithic power structure needed to be reformed.

Synonyms

imposing homogenous uniform indivisible massive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "monolithic" in English means: Formed of a single large block of stone; massive and uniform., Large and unchanging in character; lacking diversity or flexibility., Denoting or relating to a single, very large organization or system..

The phonetic transcription of "monolithic" is /ˌmɒn.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ in British English and /ˌmɑː.nəˈlɪθ.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "monolithic": imposing, homogenous, uniform, indivisible, massive.

Example usage of "monolithic": "The ancient temple had a monolithic structure.". More examples on the page.