monolithic

/ˌmɑnəˈlɪθɪk/
adjective
  1. Made of a single large block of stone.
    • A monolithic statue of the king was carved directly from the cliff face.
    • The bridge's supports are monolithic concrete structures.
    • The ancient temple was built with monolithic stone pillars.
  2. Describing a large, powerful organization or system that is uniform and difficult to change.
    • Many people feel that the monolithic healthcare system does not meet individual needs.
    • The once monolithic political party began to split into different factions.
    • The company's monolithic management style frustrated employees who wanted more flexibility.
  3. Very large and impressive, often in a way that seems overwhelming or unchangeable.
    • The monolithic wall of ice stretched as far as the eye could see.
    • They faced a monolithic challenge: rebuilding the entire city after the earthquake.
    • The monolithic skyscraper cast a long shadow over the neighborhood.
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