fulmination

Meanings

• noun

  A sudden, intense, and violent act or process; an explosion.

  - "The volcano erupted in a fulmination of ash and lava."
  - "The bomb went off with a fulmination that shattered the windows."

• noun

  A vehement expression or denunciation; an utterance.

  - "The preacher's fulminations against sin filled the congregation with fear."
  - "The politician's fulminations against his opponent during the debate were met with derision."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fulmination
exhalation , station , frustration , vacation

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Variants

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fulminate , fulminated , fulminates , fulminating , fulmination , fulminations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fulminare,' meaning 'to thunder,' derived from 'fulmen,' meaning 'thunderbolt'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fulmination' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The most powerful recorded explosion, the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, was an example of fulmination.

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Related Concepts

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1. explosion: An event where an object or substance undergoes a sudden and violent expansion, releasing energy in the form of heat, sound, and pressure.

2. thunderstorm: A meteorological phenomenon characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere, known as thunder.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fulmination' has been used to describe intense emotions, such as anger or hatred, that are expressed with great force and vehemence. In art, it can be represented through powerful and explosive imagery, such as volcanic eruptions or lightning strikes.

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   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Fulmination: Fury's Ultimate Manifestation' or 'Fulmination: Fiery, Uncontrollable, Loud, Massive, Intense, Noise' to remember the meaning.

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