explosion
explosion Lexical Profile
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• noun
A violent and destructive shattering or blowing apart of something, caused by a rapid release of energy or pressure and typically accompanied by a loud noise.
"A gas leak in the abandoned warehouse caused a massive explosion that shook windows several blocks away."
A sudden, rapid, and dramatic increase in the size, amount, or extent of something.
"The region experienced a population explosion following the expansion of the railway network."
A sudden, loud, and uncontrolled outburst of emotion or noise, such as anger or laughter.
"His humorous remark triggered an explosion of laughter across the crowded lecture hall."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Latin explosio ('a driving off by clapping'), from explodere ('to drive off the stage by clapping'), composed of ex- ('out') and plaudere ('to clap or applaud'). In the 17th century, the sense shifted from noisy theatrical rejection to a sudden, violent burst accompanied by a loud report.