monolithic — formed of a single large block of stone; large, powerful, and intractably indivisible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: formed of a single large block of stone; large, powerful, and intractably indivisible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɑːnəˈlɪθɪk/
Example Sentences
- The company's monolithic approach to customer service means one size fits nobody.
- The monolithic concrete building looked like a giant gray LEGO block dropped from space.
- Breaking down the monolithic software into smaller modules improved system flexibility.
monolithic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌmɑːnəˈlɪθɪk/]
formed of a single large block of stone; large, powerful, and intractably indivisible
The monolithic tower dwarfs every building around it, a single slab of gray stone.
From paleolithic art to neolithic farming, all carved in one monolithic stone!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'monos' (single) combined with 'lithos' (stone). The term was first used in English in the 17th century to describe large stone structures, later extending to mean anything unified and unchangeable.
Breakdown
mono- (single) + lith (stone) + -ic (adjective suffix) = monolithic
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📝Examples
“The company's monolithic approach to customer service means one size fits nobody.”
“The monolithic concrete building looked like a giant gray LEGO block dropped from space.”
“Breaking down the monolithic software into smaller modules improved system flexibility.”
“The ancient monolithic statues on Easter Island continue to puzzle archaeologists.”
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