giantism

[jahy-uhn-tiz-uhm]

gi·ant·ism

[jahy-uhn-tiz-uhm]
noun
1.
Pathology. gigantism.
2.
the state or quality of being a giant.

Origin:
1630–40; giant + -ism
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Giantism is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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giantism (ˈdʒaɪənˌtɪzəm)
 
n
another term for gigantism

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giantism gi·ant·ism (jī'ən-tĭz'əm)
n.

  1. The quality or condition of being great in size.

  2. See gigantism.

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