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gigantic

Syllabification: (gi·gan·tic)
Pronunciation: /jīˈgantik/

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Definition of gigantic

adjective

  • of very great size or extent; huge or enormous:a gigantic concrete tower

Derivatives

gigantically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/

adverb

Origin:

early 17th century (in the sense 'like or suited to a giant'): from Latin gigas, gigant- (see giant) + -ic

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