Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 20+ users

fulminating


Meanings
  • adjective

    exploding or detonating with a loud report; exploding with great force or violence.

    - "The volcano was fulminating with activity."
    - "The fireworks were fulminating in the night sky."

Synonyms

berate , condemn , criticize , denounce , denunciate , vilify
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fulminating
detonating , exploding , communicating , contemplating
Variants
List of all variants of fulminating that leads to same result
fulminating , fulminate , fulminated , fulminates , fulmination , fulminations
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

from the Latin word 'fulminare', meaning 'to thunder' or 'to flash with lightning'


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The term 'fulminating' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. The word 'fulminating' is often used in legal contexts to describe a plaintiff's demand for damages or relief.

  3. The term 'fulminating mycology' refers to the study of fungi that produce explosive spore dispersal mechanisms.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. explosion: An event that occurs when an energy source suddenly releases energy in an explosive manner, causing a rapid expansion in volume and releasing various forms of energy.

  2. detonation: A type of explosion that is initiated by a high-pressure shock wave, such as that produced by a detonator.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, fulminating is often used to describe an intense or violent reaction. In art, it can be depicted as a powerful explosion or a storm cloud. In music, it can be represented by loud, explosive sounds.

How to Memorize "fulminating"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a firework exploding in mid-air or a volcano erupting with a loud bang.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'explosion' and remember that 'fulminating' means something that is exploding or detonating.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Fulminating F = Fireworks' to help remember the meaning of the word.


Memorize "fulminating" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize fulminating is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.