monolithic

adjective mono·lith·ic \ˌmä-nə-ˈli-thik\

Definition of MONOLITHIC

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

b (1) : formed from a single crystal <a monolithic silicon chip> (2) : produced in or on a monolithic chip <a monolithic circuit>

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

a : constituting a massive undifferentiated and often rigid whole <a monolithic society>

b : exhibiting or characterized by often rigidly fixed uniformity <monolithic party unity>

— mono·lith·i·cal·ly \-thi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

1825

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