Massing: meaning, definitions and examples

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massing

 

[ หˆmรฆsษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

grouping objects

Massing refers to the act or state of gathering or arranging objects closely together in a cluster or group. It is often used in the context of architecture, sculpture, and design, where forms are combined to create a sense of volume and presence.

Synonyms

aggregation, cluster, collection.

Examples of usage

  • The massing of the buildings in the square creates a dramatic skyline.
  • The artist focused on the massing of the figures in her sculpture.
  • He studied the massing of colors in the painting.
Context #2 | Verb

forming clusters

To mass means to come together in a large group or to combine several elements into one form or concentration. This term is commonly used in military contexts, as well as in artistic and design discussions.

Synonyms

assemble, congregate, gather.

Examples of usage

  • The troops began to mass at the rally point.
  • She decided to mass various elements to create a more cohesive design.
  • During the meeting, ideas began to mass and form a clear strategy.

Translations

Translations of the word "massing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น massa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเคฐเฅ€เค•เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Massen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ massa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ masa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒƒใ‚ทใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท masse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ masa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผtle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆ๋Ÿ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุชู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hmota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hmota

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดจ้‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ masa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ massa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐััะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผtlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ masa

Etymology

The term 'massing' originates from the Middle English word 'massen', which meant to collect or gather. This comes from the Old French term 'masser', deriving from the Latin 'mฤnsum', meaning a great number or aggregate. The evolution of 'massing' reflects its roots in both gathering physical objects and forming groups of people or ideas. Over time, it has been widely adopted in various disciplines, including art, architecture, and military language, highlighting the concept of forming entities through proximity and unity. This linguistic journey underscores the importance of visualization and collective presence in human expression and organization.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,432, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.