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- [ma-seef, mas-if; French ma-seef]
- /mæˈsif, ˈmæs ɪf; French maˈsif/
- /mæsˈiːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ma-seef, mas-if; French ma-seef]
- /mæˈsif, ˈmæs ɪf; French maˈsif/
Definitions of massif word
- noun massif a compact portion of a mountain range, containing one or more summits. 1
- noun massif a large elevated block of old complex rocks resistant to both erosion and crustal folding. 1
- noun massif a band or zone of the earth's crust raised or depressed as a unit and bounded by faults. 1
- noun massif A compact group of mountains, esp. one that is separate from other groups. 1
- noun massif mountain mass 1
- countable noun massif A massif is a group of mountains that form part of a mountain range. 0
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Origin of massif
First appearance:
before 1515 One of the 27% oldest English words
1515-25; < French, noun use of massif massive
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Parts of speech for Massif
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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massif popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
massif usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for massif
noun massif
- chain — A chain consists of metal rings connected together in a line.
- range — the extent to which or the limits between which variation is possible: the range of steel prices; a wide range of styles.
- sierra — a chain of hills or mountains, the peaks of which suggest the teeth of a saw.
- alps — a mountain range in S central Europe, extending over 1000 km (650 miles) from the Mediterranean coast of France and NW Italy through Switzerland, N Italy, and Austria to Slovenia. Highest peak: Mont Blanc, 4807 m (15 771 ft)
- andes — a major mountain system of South America, extending for about 7250 km (4500 miles) along the entire W coast, with several parallel ranges or cordilleras and many volcanic peaks: rich in minerals, including gold, silver, copper, iron ore, and nitrates. Average height: 3900 m (13 000 ft). Highest peak: Aconcagua, 6960 m (22 835 ft)
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