massief — meaning in English

English meaning

• massif noun A large, compact mass of mountains forming the main part of a range.
• massive adjective Extremely large in size, extent, or degree.
• solid adjective Firm and stable in structure; not liquid or gas.

Senses

massief is used for these senses in English:

• massif A principal mountain mass.
• massive (medicine) Affecting a large portion of the body, or severe.

massif — full definition

1. noun A large, compact mass of mountains forming the main part of a range.
2. noun In geology, a block of the earth's crust bounded by faults and moved as a single unit.

massive — full definition

1. adjective Extremely large in size, extent, or degree.
2. adjective Solid, bulky, and heavy in construction.
3. adjective Serious or severe, especially describing something affecting the body.

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