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eruption

/ɪˈɹʌpʃən/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A sudden and violent bursting forth or breaking up, especially of a liquid or a volcanic material.

    - "The eruption of the volcano caused widespread destruction."
    - "The patient experienced a painful eruption of blisters."
    - "The eruption of the zit left a red mark on his face."
  • Noun

    A sudden, violent, or forceful discharge or emission.

    - "The eruption of laughter filled the room."
    - "The eruption of gunfire signaled the start of the battle."
    - "The eruption of anger surprised everyone."

Rhymes
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explosion , revolution , evolution , delusion
Variants
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eruption , eruptions , creeping eruption , creeping eruptions , post-eruption
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'eruptionem' meaning 'a bursting forth'.


Trivia
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  1. The largest volcanic eruption in recorded history was the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia.

  2. The word 'eruption' comes from the Latin word 'eruptionem', which means 'a bursting forth'.

  3. Volcanic eruptions can cause tsunamis, which are large waves caused by the displacement of water.


Related Concepts
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  1. Volcanic eruption: A geological event in which molten rock, ash, and gas escape from a volcano.

  2. Eruption of the skin: The sudden appearance of blisters or other skin lesions.


Culture
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In literature, eruption is often used to describe violent or explosive events. In science, it is used to describe geological phenomena such as volcanic eruptions. In medicine, it is used to describe the sudden appearance of symptoms or diseases.

How to Memorize "eruption"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a volcano erupting, with molten lava and ash flying into the air.

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    - Associate the word 'eruption' with the image of a volcano or a sudden burst of energy.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Eruptions are explosive events' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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