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/
Korean meaning: 하나의 큰 돌덩이로 이루어진; 거대하고 강력하며 나누기 어려운
Korean pronunciation: 마노**리**식
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
Archaeologists discover a monolithic temple carved from one massive stone block
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From paleolithic art to neolithic farming, all carved in one monolithic stone!
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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.
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“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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