mountain
mountain Lexical Profile
mountain Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level, typically possessing steep sides and an exposed bedrock summit.
"They spent three grueling days climbing to the summit of the highest mountain in the range."
A large pile, mass, or quantity of something.
"After the extended vacation, she returned to the office to find a mountain of paperwork waiting on her desk."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often distinguished from a hill by its greater height and volume, though there is no universally accepted geological standard defining the exact elevation threshold.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Middle English, from Old French montaigne, which ultimately traces back to the Latin word 'mons' or 'mont-', meaning 'mountain'.
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