exclamation

Meanings

• Interjection

  An interjection expressing strong emotion or excitement.

  - "Wow, what a beautiful sunset!"
  - "Oh no, I forgot my keys!"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1640026"

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Synonyms

exclamation mark , exclamation point

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Variants

List of all variants of exclamation that leads to same result
exclamation , exclamations , exclamation mark , exclamation point , exclamation points , put an exclamation point on

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Etymology

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From Old English 'exclamation' or Latin 'exclamatio' meaning 'shouting out'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded exclamation in English consists of 568 words and was spoken by a man named John Marston in 1611.

2. The exclamation mark was originally called a 'point of admiration' or a 'point of wonder'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Interjection: A word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or is used to gain attention.

2. Emotion: A natural feeling or response to a stimulus.

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Culture

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Exclamations are commonly used in various forms of literature, art, and music to convey strong emotions and add emphasis. For example, in poetry, exclamations are used to express surprise, excitement, or passion.

How to Memorize "exclamation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person expressing strong emotion with an exclamation, such as jumping up and down and waving their arms while shouting 'Wow!'

2. associate
   

   - Associate the exclamation with a strong emotion or situation, such as excitement or surprise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as an acronym or a sentence, to help remember the meaning and usage of exclamations.

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