Enormous
Example: The impact is enormous on global systems
Definition
"Enormous" describes something extremely large in size, quantity, or extent, often exceeding normal measures significantly. It emphasizes the impressive or overwhelming scale of the subject, such as in the phrase, 'The impact is enormous on global systems.'
Etymology
The word "enormous" comes from the Latin 'enormis,' meaning 'irregular' or 'monstrous.' It combined 'e-' (out of) and 'norma' (rule), originally implying something deviating from the norm. Over time, it evolved to mean something extraordinarily large or great.
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"Enormous" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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