monolithic simulation

[mɒnəˈlɪθɪk ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: monolithic simulations / simulações monolíticas
simulação monolítica
1. A simulation system designed as a single, unified, and indivisible computational model where all components are tightly integrated into one cohesive structure without modular separation
The engineering team replaced their monolithic simulation with a modular approach to improve scalability.
O time de engenharia substituiu sua simulação monolítica por uma abordagem modular para melhorar a escalabilidade.
2. A type of computational modeling where the entire system is built as one large program rather than as interconnected independent modules
The monolithic simulation of the climate system made it difficult to update individual components.
A simulação monolítica do sistema climático dificultou a atualização de componentes individuais.
This is a specialized technical term used primarily in engineering, software development, and scientific computing communities. It has gained prominence in discussions about software architecture modernization, particularly as organizations transition from legacy monolithic systems to microservices and modular architectures. The term is culturally neutral and used consistently across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking technical communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
integrated simulationunified simulationsingle-system simulationnon-modular simulationconsolidated simulation
Antonyms / Antônimos
modular simulationdistributed simulationdecoupled simulationfederated simulationcomponentized simulation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
simulação monolítica
Standard technical term used in engineering and computer science contexts
São Paulo
simulação monolítica
Commonly used in tech hubs and research institutions
Portugal
simulação monolítica
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
USA
monolithic simulation
Prevalent term in software engineering and systems design documentation

Related Words

simulation architecturecomputational modelingsystem integrationsoftware design patternssimulation frameworknumerical simulationcoupled simulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down a monolithic simulation
move away from monolithic simulations
the monolithic approach to simulation
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