rampant

Meanings

• adjective

  Spreading or occurring in a very large number and often causing harm or trouble.

  - "The disease was rampant in the community."
  - "Rampant corruption in the government."

• adjective

  Running, roving, or ranging freely.

  - "The deer roamed rampant in the forest."
  - "The children ran rampant in the playground."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹæm.pənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rampant
rampart , clampet , campaign

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Variants

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rampant , rampantly , run rampant

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'running at large' or 'roving,' from Old French 'rampant' meaning 'jumping,' or 'ramp,' and 'passant,' meaning 'going by.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rampant' is often used to describe the spread of diseases, particularly during epidemics.

2. In heraldry, a rampant animal is one that is depicted as standing and facing the viewer.

3. The word 'rampant' comes from the Old French words 'rampant' (jumping) and 'passant' (going by).

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Related Concepts

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1. Epidemic: An infectious disease that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of people.

2. Chaos: A state of complete disorder and confusion.

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Culture

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The term 'rampant' has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly to describe the spread of diseases, corruption, or chaos. In heraldry, rampant animals are depicted as standing and facing the viewer.

How to Memorize "rampant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a disease spreading rapidly through a community, or a wild animal roaming freely in the wilderness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rampant' with the idea of something spreading or growing out of control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Rampant: Running Amok, Making Panic Attack' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

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