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massive

mas·sive [ mássiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. bulky: large, solid, and heavy

2. comparatively large: large in comparison with what is typical or usual
a massive increase in funding

3. large-scale: extremely large in amount, degree, or scope
massive internal bleeding

4. excellent: of the highest quality ( slang )

[15th century. Via French massif< Old French massiz< Latin massa (see mass)]

mas·sive·ly adverb
mas·sive·ness noun
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