mountain
UK: ˈmaʊn.tɪn | US: ˈmaʊn.tən
n. a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level
n. a large pile or quantity of something
mountain = mount<elevation> + ain<noun suffix>
- mount: From Old French mont and Latin mons (genitive montis), meaning "mountain" or "hill."
- ain: A suffix of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin -anus or Old French -ain, used to form nouns.
Etymology Origin:
The word "mountain" traces back to Latin mons through Old French montagne. The suffix -ain was added in Middle English to form the noun, likely influenced by similar French constructions. The core idea of "elevation" has remained consistent, though the spelling evolved from montaine in Middle English to its modern form.
The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world.
She climbed the mountain despite the harsh weather.
A mountain of paperwork awaited him on his desk.
The village is nestled at the foot of a snow-capped mountain.
His achievements are a mountain compared to her modest successes.