hotbed

Meanings

• noun

  A place where something, particularly ideas or issues, is developing or spreading rapidly.

---

Synonyms

seedbed

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with hotbed
bothed , coddled , mottled

---

Variants

List of all variants of hotbed that leads to same result
hotbed , hotbeds

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant a place where seeds were sown and kept warm to germinate, later extended to mean any place of intense activity or development.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'hotbed' originated in the 15th century.

2. The first recorded use of 'hotbed' in its metaphorical sense was in the 17th century.

3. The term 'hotbed' is also used in biology to refer to a heated container used to germinate seeds.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. ideas hotbed: A place where new and innovative ideas are generated and developed.

2. literary hotbed: A place where literary activity is intense and productive.

---

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, 'hotbed' is often used metaphorically to describe a place of intense activity or controversy, such as a political hotbed or a literary hotbed.

How to Memorize "hotbed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a garden where seeds are planted and kept warm to germinate. This is what a hotbed is.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hotbed' with a place of intense activity or development.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember HOTBED as an acronym for 'House Of The Best Ideas Developed'.

---

Memorize "hotbed" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize hotbed 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.