monolithic

[ mon-uh-lith-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a monolith.
2. made of only one stone:

   a monolithic column.

3. consisting of one piece; solid or unbroken:

   a boat with a monolithic hull.

4. constructed of monoliths or huge blocks of stone:

   the monolithic monuments of the New Stone Age.

5. characterized by massiveness, total uniformity, rigidity, invulnerability, etc.:

   a monolithic society.

6. Electronics. of or relating to an integrated circuit formed in a single chip.

Other Words From

• mono·lithi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of monolithic¹

First recorded in 1815–25; mono- + -lithic

Example Sentences

"Johnson combines a monolithic scale with an intimacy in our encounter with her subjects," Ms Pinfield added.

From BBC

In a polarized political environment, it can be easy to forget that political camps are not monolithic.

From Salon

In his coverage, Navarro rejected notions that Latinos were a monolithic community.

From Los Angeles Times

And yet her campaign is conducting itself—as it is on so many issues in which public opinion is not nearly as monolithic as some strategists believe—as if Democrats hold the losing hand and need to either keep it hidden for as long as possible or draw new cards from the dealer.

From Slate

While chefs, like any professional group, are far from monolithic in their political views, there is a notable resonance between the culinary world and the Harris-Walz ticket.

From Salon

Related Words

• hulking
• imposing