monolithic
|mon/o/lith/ic|
/ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/
massive and uniform
Etymology
'monolithic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'monolithos,' where 'mono-' meant 'single' and 'lithos' meant 'stone.'
'monolithos' transformed into the French word 'monolithe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'monolithic' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'single stone,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'massive and uniform.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
massive, solid, and uniform in appearance or structure.
The monolithic structure towered over the city.
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Adjective 2
characterized by being large, powerful, and intractably indivisible and uniform.
The corporation was criticized for its monolithic approach to management.
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