Definition of the word shattering

Pronunciation of vocabulary shattering

shatteringadjective

phá vỡ

/ˈʃætərɪŋ//ˈʃætərɪŋ/

Origin of the word shattering

"Shattering" originates from the Old English word "scaterian," meaning "to scatter" or "to disperse." This word further developed into "shatter," which initially referred to the act of breaking something into many pieces, like a fragile object. The "-ing" suffix was added to form "shattering," highlighting the act of causing something to break apart violently. Over time, the meaning of "shattering" expanded to encompass the emotional impact of a traumatic or shocking event, signifying a profound sense of breaking or shattering of one's beliefs, emotions, or mental state.

Vocabulary summary shattering

typeadjective

meaningvery disturbing, shocking

Example of vocabulary shatteringnamespace

meaning

that shocks and upsets you very much

điều đó làm bạn sốc và khó chịu rất nhiều

  • a shattering experience

    một trải nghiệm tan vỡ

  • The news of his death came as a shattering blow.

    Tin ông qua đời đến như một cú sốc nặng nề.

meaning

very loud

rất to

  • a shattering crash of thunder

    một tiếng sấm sét vang dội

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary shattering

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