HyperDic: monolithic

English > 2 senses of the word monolithic:
ADJECTIVEallmonolithic, massive, monumentalimposing in size or bulk or solidity
allmonolithiccharacterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity
monolithic > pronunciation
Soundsmaa.nahlih'thihk
Rhymesacademic ... Zurich: 733 rhymes with ihk...
English > monolithic: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningimposing in size or bulk or solidity.
Example "the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture"
Synonymsmassive, monumental
Broaderlarge, bigAbove average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
Spanishcolosal, descomunal, extraordinario, masivo, monolítico, monumental
Catalancolossal, exorbitant, extraordinari, monumental
English > monolithic: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningCharacterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity.
Examples
  • "a monolithic society"
  • "a monolithic worldwide movement"
Broaderundiversifiednot diversified
Spanishmonolítico, sólido

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