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

We know that his coalition of giggles and guffaws is far from monolithic.

From Salon

"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

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