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monolith

 

[ หˆmษ’nษ™หŒlษชฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

large structure

A monolith is a large, single upright block of stone or a massive structure. In a historical context, it often refers to speculative structures like Stonehenge. In modern usage, the term can also describe a large organization or system that is very unified and indivisible. Monoliths can be found in nature and architecture, symbolizing permanence and durability.

Synonyms

block, mass, monolithic structure

Examples of usage

  • The ancient monolith stood tall against the skyline.
  • Archaeologists uncovered a monolith in the desert.
  • The tech company is considered a monolith in the industry.
  • Visitors flock to see the monolith carved from granite.

Translations

Translations of the word "monolith" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monolito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคจเฅ‹เคฒเคฟเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monolith

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monolit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะพะปั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monolit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒŽใƒชใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monolithe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monolito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท monolit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋…ธ๋ฆฌ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญุงุฏูŠ ุงู„ุฌุฏุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monolit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monolit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฌ็Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monolit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ monรณlรญt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะพะปะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monolit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monolito

Etymology

The term 'monolith' comes from the Greek word 'monolithos', where 'mono-' means 'one' and 'lithos' means 'stone'. This concept dates back to ancient times, where huge stone structures were often erected for religious or ceremonial purposes. The term has evolved in the modern era to encompass not only physical stone structures but also metaphorical concepts like monolithic organizations, indicating a rigidity or lack of flexibility. The fascination with monolithic structures can be traced through history, from the megalithic architecture of prehistoric Europe to modern skyscrapers. Notably, the Great Pyramids of Egypt and the Moai statues of Easter Island exemplify monolithic construction, which reflects both cultural significance and architectural skill.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,848, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.