massive
pronunciation
How to pronounce massive in British English:
UK [ˈmæsɪv]
How to pronounce massive in American English:
US [ˈmæsɪv]
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- Adjective:
- imposing in size or bulk or solidity
- being the same substance throughout
- imposing in scale or scope or degree or power
- consisting of great mass; containing a great quantity of matter
Word Origin
- massive (adj.)
- c. 1400, from Middle French massif "bulky, solid," from Old French masse "lump" (see mass (n.1)). Related: Massively; massiveness. U.S. Cold War strategy of massive retaliation was introduced by J.F. Dulles in early 1954.
Example
- 1. But electric cars face a massive uphill battle .
- 2. Mooc critics contend that the massive online format doesn 't allow for meaningful interaction with students and faculty .
- 3. We need a marshall plan-like approach , a massive program for reconstruction .
- 4. The massive popularity of freemium games on tablets and mobile phones is dramatically changing consumer behavior .
- 5. They will focus on getting massive user bases first , and let the revenue follow later .