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monoˈlithically, adv. [f. monolithic a.; see -ically.] In a monolithic form or manner (see senses 3 and 4 of monolithic a.).
1905C. S. Hill in Buel & Hill Reinforced Concrete Constr. vi. 138 The readiness..with which they may be bonded monolithically. 1932Kipling Limits & Renewals 80, I was monolithically military. 1952Sparkes & Smith Concrete Roads xvii. 398 Integral kerbs are those which are constructed monolithically with the slab. 1960Times 17 Feb. 5/6 Insulating concrete can be cast monolithically. 1960Sunday Times 22 May 17/5 Greedy for praise and monolithically uncharitable. 1962Friend 14 Sept. 1116/1 A row of intent figures... Sometimes the families, the lovers and the photographers got mixed up with these still figures. But they monolithically stood on, for three full hours. 1966New Statesman 27 May 762/3 The church [in Spain] can no longer be regarded as an institution monolithically in support of the status quo, opposed to change at all costs. 1975Times 11 July 15/4 The contention that the Liberal Party is monolithically moderate. |