Massief
Example: De massieve muren van het kasteel zijn indrukwekkend en sterk.
Definition
"Massief" describes something that is solid, dense, and sturdy, often referring to materials or structures that are strong and unbroken, like the massive walls of a castle which are impressive and resilient.
Etymology
The word "massief" comes from the French word 'massif,' meaning solid or massive. It entered Dutch to describe something substantial or bulky. Did you know? The French term originally related to large, compact mountain masses before extending to other solid objects.
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"Massief" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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