Definition Synonyms
Definition of massive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sizevery large in size or extent
- The massive building towered over the city.
2.
impactfulUK having a great impact or effectUK
- The news had a massive effect on public opinion..
3.
physicsTECH. having a large massTECH.
- The massive star collapsed into a black hole.
4.
medicalTECH. affecting a large portion of the bodyTECH.
- He suffered a massive heart attack.
Noun
1.
geologyTECH. solid mass of rock without layersTECH.
- The geologist studied the massive in the cave.
2.
communityRare UK group of people with a shared interestRare UK
- The massive gathered to celebrate the festival.
Images of massive
solid mass of rock without layers
Expressions with massive
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very hard hit that causes pain or damage
The boxer suffered a massive blow to the jaw.
very successful song, movie, or show
The band's new single became a massive hit within days.
in a way that involves very large size or amount
They produced goods on a massive scale.
very severe heart attack damaging a large area of heart muscle
He died suddenly after suffering a massive heart attack at home.
very high opinion of oneself or one's importance
He has a massive ego and never admits he's wrong.
very large project or task needing great effort and many resources
Building the new bridge was a massive undertaking for the small town.
free online course available to anyone
She enrolled in a massive open online course to learn about data science.
military strategy using overwhelming force in response to attack
The country adopted massive retaliation to deter potential threats.
hypothetical particle explaining dark matter in the universe
Scientists study weakly interacting massive particles to understand dark matter.
Origin of massive
Latin, massa (mass) + -ive (having the nature of)
Terms with massive included in their meaning
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military
weapon using nuclear reactions to cause massive explosions
mass killing
massive killing of people
large object
something very large or massive
massive damage
large-scale damage or ruin affecting many things or people
acr: weapon of mass destruction
weapon that can cause massive destruction
viral content
cause massive online attention or activity
size
very large or massive
large organization
massive unmovable organization or structure
acr: Massive Open Online Course
online course accessible to large numbers of participants
science
nuclear reaction forming massive nuclei with energy release
global disaster
nuclear attack causing massive destruction and the resulting widespread ruin
crafts
massive compact talc variety for tabletops and ornaments
astronomy
most massive component of a gravitationally bound system
tall forest
giant sequoia tree known for its massive size
size and mass
planet larger and more massive than Earth
disaster
foreboding massive destruction or disaster
cosmology
theory about the universe's origin from a massive explosion
astronomy
massive object bending light to magnify distant images
astronomy
bending of light by a massive object in space
evolutionary theory
historical event causing massive species loss globally
astronomy
the universe's origin from a massive explosion
business
large financial loss or massive layoff
Kraken
legendary sea monster described as a massive tentacled creature
acr: gravitational wave
ripple in space caused by massive objects
Examples of massive in a sentence
A massive crowd gathered for the concert. Her speech had a massive influence on the audience. The policy change had a massive impact on the economy. The massive planet exerted a strong gravitational pull. Scientists studied the massive object in the lab. The patient had a massive stroke last night.
Doctors found a massive tumor during the scan. The massive was difficult to climb due to its size. They discovered a massive during the excavation. The massive organized a charity event. A massive formed to protest the new law.
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- French:massif, bloc rocheux, ...
- German:riesig, Massivgestein, ...
- Italian:massiccio, massa, ...
- Spanish:enorme, masa rocosa, ...
- Portuguese:enorme, maciço rochoso, ...
- Chinese:巨大的, 岩块, ...
- Japanese:巨大な, マッシブ, ...
- Arabic:ضَخْم, كَتْلَة صَخْرِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:עֲנָק, גּוּשׁ סֶלַע מָסִיבִּי, ...
- Russian:огромный, монолит, ...
- Ukrainian:величезний, суцільна маса, ...
- Hindi:विशाल, ठोस चट्टान, ...
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