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mass

/mæs/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large quantity of something.

  • noun

    The gravitational force exerted by a planet, star, or other celestial body, pulling objects toward its center.

Pronunciation
  1. /mæs/



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  2. /mæs/



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Synonyms

weigh
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mass
ass , caress , dress , impress , press , stress
Homophones
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  1. Mass (English) : A religious service involving the consecration of bread and wine.

  2. Mass (English) : A large group of people or things.

Variants
List of all variants of mass that leads to same result
mass , masses , massed , massing , Mass , mass card , mass cards , mass driver , mass drivers , mass extinction , mass extinction event , mass extinction events , mass extinctions , mass-market , mass media , mass medium
Forms
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masses, massing, massive

Etymology
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Old French massa, from Latin massa 'mass, lump'.

Trivia
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  1. The smallest measurable mass is approximately 1.1 x 10^-31 kg, known as the Planck mass.

  2. The term 'mass' is derived from the Latin word 'massa', which means 'lump' or 'mass'.

  3. The mass of an object is related to its weight through the formula F = m * g, where F is the force of gravity, m is the mass, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

Related Concepts
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  1. Weight: Mass is related to weight, as mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, and weight is the force exerted on that mass due to gravity.

  2. Gravity: Mass is a crucial component in understanding gravity, as the force of gravity is directly related to the mass of the objects involved.

Culture
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Mass has been a significant concept in various fields, including science, literature, and religion. In science, mass is a fundamental physical property that helps describe the behavior of objects. In literature, mass can symbolize weight, importance, or size. In religion, mass refers to a religious service where the Eucharist is consecrated.

How to Memorize "mass"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large pile of objects, such as books or bricks. Visualize the force of gravity pulling all the objects towards the center of the pile.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mass' with the feeling of weight or size.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Matter Always Stays Still' to help remember that mass is a measure of matter.

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