Pagkadambuhala (en. Gigantism)

/paɡkaˈdambuˌhála/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A condition of excessive growth of the body or certain parts of it.
The gigantism caused excessive difficulties in his movement.
Nagdulot ang pagkadambuhala ng labis na paghihirap sa kanyang paggalaw.
Analysis that relates to the abnormal size of an organism.
The hormone change resulted in the gigantism of fish in the lake.
Ang pagbabago sa hormone ay nagresulta sa pagkadambuhala ng isda sa lawa.
Combination of excessive physical size and bulk of an object.
The enormity of this tree attracts people.
Ang pagkadambuhala ng punong ito ay nakakaakit ng mga tao.

Etymology

The significance of 'pagkadambuhala' comes from the root 'dambuhala' which means very large or excessive.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gigantism of animals
A term referring to the excessive size of animals due to genetic mutation or hormonal imbalance.
pagkadambuhala ng mga hayop

Related Words

gigantic
Shows an extraordinarily large size or form.
dambuhala
excessive
Means more than normal or appropriate level.
sobra

Slang Meanings

wasting time
Dude, the wasting of my time here at the balut is ridiculous!
Grabe, ang pagkadambuhala ng oras ko dito sa balut!
total nonsense
Juan's jokes are total nonsense, so annoying!
Ang pagkadambuhala ng mga joke ni Juan, nakakainis!
out of place
The out-of-place topic we're on feels like we're on another planet.
Yung pagkadambuhala ng topic na 'to, para tayong nasa ibang planeta.