monolithic

1. Of or resembling a monolith.

   monolithisch

   моноли́тныйmonolítnyj

   монолі́тнийmonolítnyj

2. Consisting of a single piece of homogeneous material as opposed to a composite material or an assembly of multiple parts.

   A monolithic chunk of titanium with facets for cutting, wrenching, and prying.

3. (figuratively)Having a massive, unchanging structure that does not permit individual variation.

   Mainstream culture is hardly the monolithic block that its caricaturization often implies.

   monolithisch

   моноли́тныйmonolítnyj

   монолі́тнийmonolítnyj

4. (figuratively)Of a single structure, a singular component; instead of an assembly.

   Monolithic space stations only have a single station module.

5. Consisting of a single program or codebase.

   Monolithic kernels perform all operating system duties in kernel space.

1. Jonas found a giant monolithic statue of an alien.

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2. Arabs aren't a monolithic group from the standpoint of culture and religion.

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3. The Linux kernel is monolithic.

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