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massive
What does massive mean?
massive (adjective): very large in size or extent.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce massive?
/ˈmæsɪv/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does massive come from?
From Middle English massif, from Middle French massif, equivalent to mass + -ive.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “massive” mean?
specific; discrete; concrete
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all-encompassing, all around
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distinct, sharp, well-marked
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very large in size or extent
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