gigantean

Meanings

• Adjective

  Very large or giant in size.

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Rhymes

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giant , canterian , terrain

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Variants

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gigantic , gigantically

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'gigas' meaning giant.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gigantean' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. The largest living organism on Earth, a fungus named Armillaria ostoyae, covers over 2,200 acres and is considered 'gigantean' in size.

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Related Concepts

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1. Giant: A large being, often mythical or legendary, with great strength and size.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gigantean' is often used to describe large or colossal structures or beings. For example, in the novel 'Gulliver's Travels' by Jonathan Swift, Gulliver encounters a race of giants.

How to Memorize "gigantean"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an enormous object or being to remember the meaning of 'gigantean'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a giant or a colossal structure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gigantic Giants' to help remember the meaning of 'gigantean'.

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