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giganticism

giganticism noun: hugeness.

Noun

giganticism (uncountable)

  1. hugeness
    • “The giganticism of the proposed developments on the yards and the speed with which the M.T.A. and the city seem to be rushing to adopt a plan are a great concern,” said Andrew Berman, a member of the Hudson Yards Community Advisory Committee.2008 May 20, Charles V. Bagli, “New Developer Signs $1 Billion Deal to Transform West Side Railyards”, in New York Times

Origin of giganticism

From gigantic + -ism.

Questions about giganticism

What does giganticism mean?
Giganticism means hugeness.
What part of speech is giganticism?
Giganticism is a noun.

Words near giganticism in the dictionary

  1. gigantic jets
  2. gigantical
  3. gigantically
  4. giganticide
  5. giganticides
  6. giganticism
  7. gigantick
  8. giganticness
  9. gigantification
  10. gigantified
  11. gigantifies

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