explosion
Translation
explosion, outburst, sudden increase
Examples
The loud explosion shook the building.
The loud explosion shook the building.
There was an explosion of interest in the new product.
There was an explosion of interest in the new product.
He had an explosion of anger.
He had an explosion of anger.
Grammar Patterns
an explosion of ((sth.)) a sudden large increase in (sth.) There was an explosion of creativity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blast, detonation, outburst, surge; Antonyms: implosion
Etymology
From Latin 'explodere' (to drive out by clapping). Prefix 'ex-' (out) + 'plaudere' (to clap). The suffix '-ion' makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
Imagine a bomb 'ex'-iting its shell with a loud 'plosion' sound, which means it bursts outwards.