- Main Entry
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- mag·nif·i·cence
- Pronunciation
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- \mag-ˈni-fə-sən(t)s, məg-\
- Function
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- noun
- Etymology
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- Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin magnificentia, from magnificus noble in character, magnificent, from magnus great + -ficus -fic - more at much
- Date
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- 14th century
1 : the quality or state of being magnificent 2 : splendor of surroundings