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- [mon-uh-lith-ik]
- /ˌmɒn əˈlɪθ ɪk/
- /ˌmɒn.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mon-uh-lith-ik]
- /ˌmɒn əˈlɪθ ɪk/
Definitions of monolithic word
- adjective monolithic of or relating to a monolith. 1
- adjective monolithic made of only one stone: a monolithic column. 1
- adjective monolithic consisting of one piece; solid or unbroken: a boat with a monolithic hull. 1
- adjective monolithic constructed of monoliths or huge blocks of stone: the monolithic monuments of the New Stone Age. 1
- adjective monolithic characterized by massiveness, total uniformity, rigidity, invulnerability, etc.: a monolithic society. 1
- adjective monolithic Electronics. of or relating to an integrated circuit formed in a single chip. 1
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Origin of monolithic
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; monolith + -ic
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Parts of speech for Monolithic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
monolithic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monolithic
adj monolithic
- imposing — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
- hulking — heavy and clumsy; bulky.
- big — A big person or thing is large in physical size.
- bulky — Something that is bulky is large and heavy. Bulky things are often difficult to move or deal with.
- colossal — If you describe something as colossal, you are emphasizing that it is very large.
adjective monolithic
- monumental — resembling a monument; massive or imposing.
- massive — consisting of or forming a large mass; bulky and heavy: massive columns.
- elephantine — Of, resembling, or characteristic of an elephant or elephants, especially in being large, clumsy, or awkward.
- enormous — very big
Antonyms for monolithic
adjective monolithic
- manifold — of many kinds; numerous and varied: manifold duties.
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