massively
|mas/sive/ly|
B2
/ˈmæsɪvli/
(massive)
large and solid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'massively' originates from the adjective 'massive', which comes from the Latin word 'massivus', meaning 'massive or solid'.
Historical Evolution
'massivus' transformed into the Old French word 'massif', and eventually became the modern English word 'massive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'solid or bulky', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'large in scale or degree'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a massive manner; to a great extent or degree.
The company has grown massively over the past few years.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 10:21