Definition of stupendous

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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stu·pen·dous    (st-pnds, sty-) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Of astounding force, volume, degree, or excellence; marvelous.
2. Amazingly large or great; huge. See Synonyms at enormous.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Late Latin stupendus, stunning, gerundive of Latin stupre, to be stunned

OTHER FORMS:
stu·pendous·ly (Adverb), stu·pendous·ness (Noun)

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