1. A single, unified software or hardware element that is self-contained and cannot be easily separated into smaller parts
The legacy system was built as a monolithic component, making updates difficult.
O sistema legado foi construído como um componente monolítico, dificultando as atualizações.
2. In hardware, a solid integrated circuit or device manufactured as one complete unit
The new processor is a monolithic component with all circuits integrated on a single chip.
O novo processador é um componente monolítico com todos os circuitos integrados em um único chip.