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Massiveness
see synonyms of massivenessNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Massiveness
see synonyms of massivenessadjective
1.
(of objects) large in mass; bulky, heavy, and usually solid
2.
impressive or imposing in quality, degree, or scope
massive grief
3.
relatively intensive or large; considerable
a massive dose
4. pathology
affecting a large area of the body
a massive cancer
5. geology
a.
(of igneous rocks) having no stratification, cleavage, etc; homogeneous
b.
(of sedimentary rocks) arranged in thick poorly defined strata
6. mineralogy
without obvious crystalline structure
noun
7. slang
a group of friends or associates; gang
the Staines massive
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Massiveness
see synonyms of massiveness adjective
1.
a.
forming or consisting of a large mass; big and solid; bulky; ponderous
b.
larger or greater than normal
a massive dose of medicine
2.
large and imposing or impressive; of considerable magnitude
3.
large-scale; extensive
massive retaliation
4. Geology
a.
homogeneous in structure, without stratification, foliation, etc.
massive rock formations
b.
; said of some stratified rocks occurring in thick beds, without minor joints and lamination
5. Medicine
heavy and of wide extent
massive hemorrhage
6. Mineralogy
irregular in form, though occasionally crystalline in internal structure
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Massiveness
see synonyms of massivenessadj.
1.
a. Consisting of or making up a large mass; bulky, heavy, and solid: a massive piece of furniture. See Synonyms at heavy.
b. Physics Having relatively high mass: a massive particle.
2.
a. Large or imposing, as in quantity, scope, degree, intensity, or scale: "Local defense must be reinforced by the further deterrent of massive retaliatory power" (John Foster Dulles).
b. Large in comparison with the usual amount: a massive dose of a drug.
c. Affecting a large area of bodily tissue; widespread and severe: massive gangrene.
3.
a. Mineralogy Lacking internal crystalline structure; amorphous.
b. Geology Without internal structure or layers and homogeneous in composition. Used of a rock.
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