Pronunciation: /ˈmɑnəˌlɪθ/

Definitions of monolith

noun a large single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into or serving as a pillar or monument

Example Sentences

A1 The monolith in the park is very tall.

A2 The ancient monoliths were used as markers by early civilizations.

B1 The company decided to switch from a monolithic architecture to microservices.

B2 The monolith of Stonehenge is a famous archaeological site.

C1 The monolith of corporate culture can be difficult to change.

C2 The artist created a stunning sculpture out of a single monolith of marble.

Examples of monolith in a Sentence

formal The ancient monolith stood tall in the center of the town square.

informal Have you seen that huge monolith in the park?

slang That monolith is massive, dude!

figurative The new skyscraper was like a modern monolith in the city skyline.

Grammatical Forms of monolith

past tense

monolithed

plural

monoliths

comparative

more monolithic

superlative

most monolithic

present tense

monoliths

future tense

will monolith

perfect tense

have monolithed

continuous tense

is monolithing

singular

monolith

positive degree

monolithic

infinitive

to monolith

gerund

monolithing

participle

monolithed

Origin and Evolution of monolith

First Known Use: 1829 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'monolith' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'monos' meaning 'single' and 'lithos' meaning 'stone'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a single large stone or monument, the term 'monolith' has evolved to also refer to any large, single, and often imposing structure or object.