Both Uses of
massive
in
The Scarlet Letter
- The framework of his nature, originally strong and massive, was not yet crumpled into ruin.†
p. 21.4massive = very large
- It was an age when what we call talent had far less consideration than now, but the massive materials which produce stability and dignity of character a great deal more.†
p. 221.5 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(massive) very large in size, number, or effect
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
In geology, massive can refer to a type of rock rather than the size of a rock.