stallation

Meanings

• Noun

  A state of stopping or blocking, especially unexpectedly or suddenly.

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Variants

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stellate

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'estaler' meaning to stand or halt, or from the Latin word 'stallare' meaning to halt or stop.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stallation' is often used in nuclear physics to describe the buildup of neutrons in a nuclear reactor.

2. In aviation, a stallation warning is an audible alert that sounds when an aircraft is about to stall, or lose lift.

3. The term 'stallation' is also used in computer science to describe the halting of a program or process.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstruction: Related concept: Obstruction refers to the hindrance or prevention of movement or progress. It can be physical or metaphorical, and is closely related to the concept of stallation.

2. blockage: Related concept: Blockage refers to the prevention of flow or passage, and is also related to the concept of stallation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'stallation' has been used metaphorically to describe a pause or interruption in a narrative or conversation. In art, it can refer to a still life or tableau depicting a scene of immobility.

How to Memorize "stallation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a car coming to a sudden stop at a red light. Imagine the wheels screeching to a halt and the engine idling quietly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stallation' with the image of a traffic jam or a queue. Think of the word as meaning a stoppage or delay.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'stallation' by associating it with the word 'halting'. Both words have the same root and mean a stoppage or interruption.

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