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elephantine

 

[ หŒษ›lษชfษ™ล„หˆtaษชn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

size or strength

The term 'elephantine' is used to describe something that is extraordinarily large or massive, reminiscent of the size and strength of an elephant. This word is often employed in a metaphorical sense to characterize objects, ideas, or situations that exhibit overwhelming power or presence. It conveys a sense of weightiness and immensity, making it suitable for both literal and figurative descriptions.

Synonyms

colossal, gigantic, huge, massive.

Examples of usage

  • The elephantine structure of the building dominated the skyline.
  • His elephantine efforts in the project were greatly appreciated.
  • The elephantine emotions she felt were hard to contain.

Translations

Translations of the word "elephantine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น elefantino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฅเฅ€ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช elefantin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ elephantine

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะพะฝัั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚oniowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฑกใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉlรฉphantin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elefantino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fil benzeri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”๋ผ๋ฆฌ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slonรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slonรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฑกไผผ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slonji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญllรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั–ะป ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒšแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒกแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filษ™ bษ™nzษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elefantino

Etymology

The word 'elephantine' derives from the Latin word 'elephantinus,' which means 'of or relating to an elephant.' The root of the word can be traced back further to the Greek word 'elephas,' which also refers to an elephant. Elephants, known for their size and strength, have been symbols of power and enormity in various cultures for centuries. The figurative use of 'elephantine' began to appear in English literature around the 16th century, where it began to describe not just physical size but also qualities of weighty significance in ideas and emotions. Over time, the term has been embraced in various contexts, including literature and everyday speech, to evoke imagery associated with something that is impressively large or powerful.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,968 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.