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/e.nɔʁm/

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Translation

huge, enormous

Word origin

From Latin enormis ('out of rule, irregular, very large'), from ex- ('out of') plus norma ('rule, standard'). The same word gives English enormous, while norma underlies norm and normal.

Origin
Latin
Root
enormis
English cognates
enormous, norm

Grammar

Masc pluralénormes

Examples

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They live in an enormous house deep in the countryside.

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It is a huge mistake that will cost us dearly.

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We made a huge effort to finish on time.

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There was an enormous crowd in front of the museum.

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You have made huge progress in French.

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This word is part of lesson 21.