monolithicity

[/ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪsɪti/]
nounpl: monolithicities
monoliticidade
1. The quality or state of being monolithic; characterized by massive uniformity, solidity, or indivisibility
The monolithicity of the corporate structure made it difficult to introduce changes.
A monoliticidade da estrutura corporativa tornou difícil introduzir mudanças.
2. In geology and architecture, the property of being a single, unified block or stone
The monolithicity of the ancient monument was remarkable.
A monoliticidade do monumento antigo era notável.
3. In computing and systems design, the characteristic of a unified, non-modular system
The software's monolithicity became a problem as it grew larger.
A monoliticidade do software se tornou um problema conforme cresceu.
This is a formal, technical term used primarily in academic, architectural, geological, and software engineering contexts. It is not commonly used in casual conversation in either Brazilian Portuguese or American English. The term has gained increased prominence in the tech industry when discussing software architecture and the shift from monolithic to microservices-based systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
uniformitysolidityunityhomogeneityindivisibilityrigidity
Antonyms / Antônimos
modularitydivisibilityheterogeneityfragmentationflexibilitydiversity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
monoliticidade
Standard usage in academic and technical contexts
Portugal
monoliticidade
Used similarly in European Portuguese with identical meaning
Technical/Academic
monoliticidade
Primarily used in specialized vocabulary for architecture, geology, and software engineering

Related Words

monolithicmonolithmonolithismmonolithically

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the monolithicity
challenge the monolithicity of the system
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