massif Synonyms & Antonyms
ma-ˈsēf
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Massif as a Noun
1
a principal mountain mass
2
a block of the earth's crust bounded by faults or flexures and displaced as a unit without internal change
3
A block of the earth's crust bounded by faults or flexures and displaced as a unit without internal change; normally consists of gneisses and schists.
Word Forms & Grammar
massif
massifs
massif (plural massifs)
Words That Rhyme With Massif
Origin of Massif
Origin 1: French, from massif, adjective, from Middle French, alteration of Old French massiz
Origin 2: Borrowed from French massif, from Middle French massif, ultimately from Latin massa, from Ancient Greek μᾶζα (mâza, “barley-cake, lump (of dough)”).
First Known Use
1873
Quick Facts About Massif
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ma-ˈsēf/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | a principal mountain mass |
| Plural | massifs |
| First known use | 1873 |
Massif Pronunciation
Massif is pronounced /ma-ˈsēf/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (sēf).