massive

The definition of massive is something or someone that is very large, bulky and solid.

(adjective)

An example of something that would be described as massive is the Grand Canyon or the Rocky Mountains.

See massive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

1. forming or consisting of a large mass; big and solid; bulky; ponderous
2. larger or greater than normal: a massive dose of medicine
large and imposing or impressive; of considerable magnitude
large-scale; extensive: massive retaliation
Geol.: said of some stratified rocks
1. homogeneous in structure, without stratification, foliation, etc.: massive rock formations
2. occurring in thick beds, without minor joints and lamination
Med. heavy and of wide extent: massive hemorrhage
Mineralogy irregular in form, though occasionally crystalline in internal structure

Origin: Fr massif, with change of suffix (see -ive), for OFr massiz < VL *massiceus < L massa, mass

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See massive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Consisting of or making up a large mass; bulky, heavy, and solid: a massive piece of furniture.
Large or imposing, as in quantity, scope, degree, intensity, or scale: “Local defense must be reinforced by the further deterrent of massive retaliatory power” (John Foster Dulles). See Synonyms at heavy.
Large in comparison with the usual amount: a massive dose of a drug.
Pathology Affecting a large area of bodily tissue; widespread and severe: massive gangrene.
Mineralogy Lacking internal crystalline structure; amorphous.
Geology Without internal structure or layers and homogeneous in composition. Used of a rock.