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giantism

The word “giantism” has 3 syllables: gi-ant-ism

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒaɪəntˌɪzəm/

What is synonym and antonym for giantism?

In the thesaurus, “giantism” has 34 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for giantism along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for giantism

Antonyms for giantism

  • diminutiveness
  • littleness
  • minuteness
  • puniness
  • smallness
  • tininess
  • triviality

Meanings of giantism

  • noun
    1. The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.
    2. A condition where there is over-production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in a child before the bone growth plates close, resulting in excessive long bone growth, accompanied by muscular weakness and sexual impotence.

Example Sentences

  • The doctor explained that giantism is caused by an excess of growth hormone during childhood.
  • People with giantism often face unique health challenges due to their extraordinary height.
  • The museum exhibit featured a case study on hormonal disorders, including giantism.
  • He learned about giantism in his human biology class while studying endocrine diseases.
  • Giantism is different from acromegaly, although both involve abnormal growth.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to giantism, such as: ampleness, awesomeness, bigness, boundlessness, capaciousness, commodiousness, diminutiveness.

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Related Words

magnitude

vastitude

vastness

immenseness

immensity

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