massive

Definitions


[ˈmasɪv], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- large and heavy or solid
(e.g: a massive rampart of stone)

- exceptionally large
(e.g: massive crowds are expected)

- (of rocks or beds) having no discernible form or structure
(e.g: a massive limestone without bedding planes)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from French massif, -ive, from Old French massis, based on Latin massa (see mass)


[ˈmasɪv], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a group of young people from a particular area with a common interest in dance music
(e.g: the Bristol massive)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from French massif, -ive, from Old French massis, based on Latin massa (see mass)




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