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giantism

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gi·​ant·​ism | \ ˈjī-ən-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce giantism (audio) \

Definition of giantism

1 : the quality or state of being a giant giantism in industry
2 : gigantism sense 2
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Examples of giantism in a Sentence

the American taste for giantism: big cars, big houses, big servings of food

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 The researchers think the parrot evolved this way because of a phenomenon known as autapomorphic giantism, in which a member of an otherwise moderately sized group becomes humongous by taking over an empty ecological niche. — Cara Giaimo, New York Times, "These Giant Parrots Once Roamed New Zealand," 6 Aug. 2019 The extraordinary success of the giant three-ring circus gave rise to other forms of exportable American giantism, such as amusement parks, department stores, and shopping malls. — Janet M. Davis, Smithsonian, "America’s Big Circus Spectacular Has a Long and Cherished History," 22 Mar. 2017

First Known Use of giantism

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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giantism

noun
gi·​ant·​ism | \ ˈjī-ənt-ˌiz-əm How to pronounce giantism (audio) \

Medical Definition of giantism

: gigantism

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