immense

Meanings

• adjective

  extremely great; of large size, quantity, degree, or extent; unlimited or limitless

  - "The vastness of the universe is immense."
  - "The immense popularity of the movie was unexpected."
  - "The immense power of the tsunami destroyed everything in its path."

• adjective

  having great size, scope, or importance; vast; extensive

  - "The library had an immense collection of books."
  - "The company's research and development department is immense."
  - "The immense responsibility of being a parent is not to be taken lightly."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈmɛns/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with immense
chasm , clasm , gasms , rhythm , thrasmus

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Variants

List of all variants of immense that leads to same result
immense , immenseness , immensenesses , immenser , immensest

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Etymology

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From Latin immanis, meaning 'not manifest, hidden, immense'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest living organism in the world is an 'immense' fungus named Armillaria ostoyae, which covers over 2,200 acres in Oregon, USA.

2. The term 'immense' was first used in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. vast: Both 'immense' and 'vast' describe something of great size or extent, but 'immense' implies a greater degree of size or power.

2. gigantic: Both 'immense' and 'gigantic' describe something of great size, but 'gigantic' emphasizes the size more than the degree or extent.

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Culture

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In literature, 'immense' is often used to describe vast landscapes, grandiose buildings, and powerful emotions. In art, it can be used to depict large-scale installations or scenes. In music, it can be used to describe the intensity or scope of a composition.

How to Memorize "immense"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'immense', visualize a vast, endless landscape or a large, powerful object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'immense' with the word 'vast' or 'enormous' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Imagine My Elephant Never Ends' to remember the definition of 'immense'.

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