monolithic

adjective

mono·​lith·​ic ˌmä-nə-ˈli-thik 

1

a

: of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge, massive

a large monolithic building

an influential monolithic organization

b(1)

: formed from a single crystal

a monolithic silicon chip

(2)

: produced in or on a monolithic chip (see chip entry 1 sense 6b)

a monolithic circuit

2

a

: cast as a single piece

a monolithic concrete wall

b

: formed or composed of material without joints or seams

a monolithic floor covering

c

: consisting of or constituting a single unit

3

a

: constituting a massive undifferentiated and often rigid whole

a monolithic society

b

: exhibiting or characterized by often rigidly fixed uniformity

monolithic party unity

monolithically

ˌmä-nə-ˈli-thi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of monolithic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There isn’t a straightforward answer to this question because Black hair isn’t monolithic. —Essence, 23 Sep. 2025

The adjoining dining space is anchored by a monolithic 15-foot fireplace clad in black limestone. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025

Furthermore, the new monolithic ceramic fuel cell design is particularly compelling because of its simplified manufacturing process. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025

Chaining your organization to a single, monolithic AI platform today is a surefire way to be locked out of the next breakthrough tomorrow. —Ajay Pundhir, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see monolith

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for monolithic

• chalcolithic
• megalithic
• mesolithic
• neolithic
• lithic
• mythic
• paleolithic