Definition of the word explosive

Definition of the word explosive

Pronunciation of vocabulary explosive

explosiveadjective
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/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv//ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/

Origin of the word explosive

The word "explosive" traces its roots back to the Latin word "explodere," meaning "to drive out" or "to burst forth." This concept of forceful expulsion is central to the meaning of "explosive," referring to a substance capable of rapid expansion and release of energy. The word evolved through Old French ("exploder") and Middle English ("explode") before solidifying into its modern form. Its usage expanded to encompass anything characterized by sudden and intense release, whether it be sound, emotion, or even a rapid growth in popularity.

Vocabulary summary explosive

type adjective

meaning explosive; explosive, explosive, explosive ((literal) & (figurative))

example atomic explosive

example high explosive: explosive with strong destructive power

meaning (linguistics) evaporate

type noun

meaning explosive

example atomic explosive

example high explosive: explosive with strong destructive power

meaning (linguistics) aspirated sound

Example of vocabulary explosivenamespace

easily able or likely to explode

dễ dàng có thể hoặc có khả năng phát nổ

an explosive device (= a bomb)
một thiết bị nổ (= một quả bom)
an explosive mixture of chemicals
một hỗn hợp nổ của hóa chất
Hydrogen is highly explosive.
Hydro rất dễ nổ.

likely to cause violence or strong feelings of anger or hate

có khả năng gây ra bạo lực hoặc cảm giác tức giận hoặc ghét mạnh mẽ

one of the most explosive issues of our time
một trong những vấn đề bùng nổ nhất của thời đại chúng ta
The political situation is potentially explosive.
Tình hình chính trị có nguy cơ bùng nổ.

often having sudden violent or angry feelings

thường có cảm giác bạo lực hoặc tức giận đột ngột