massiveness
|mas-sive-ness|
C1
/ˈmæsɪvnəs/
(massive)
large and solid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'massiveness' originates from the Latin word 'massivus,' where 'massa' meant 'lump' or 'mass.'
Historical Evolution
'massivus' transformed into the Old French word 'massif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'massive,' from which 'massiveness' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a large mass,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being massive.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being massive.
The massiveness of the mountain was awe-inspiring.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42
