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immense

im·mense [ i ménss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. huge: exceptionally great in extent or degree
an immense desert
immense relief

2. excellent: very good or showing excellence ( slang )

[15th century. Via French< Latin immensus "not measured" < mensus, past participle of metiri "measure"]

im·mense·ness noun
im·men·si·ty noun
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