explosiveness
Translation
explosiveness, volatility
Examples
The explosiveness of the device was underestimated.
The explosiveness of the device was underestimated.
The athlete's explosiveness is his greatest strength.
The athlete's explosiveness is his greatest strength.
Grammar Patterns
the explosiveness of ((sth.)) the quality of being explosive The athlete's explosiveness is his greatest strength.
Similar Words
Synonyms: volatility, intensity, power; Antonyms: stability, calmness
Etymology
From the adjective 'explosive' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a quality or state.
Memory Tips
The '-ness' suffix turns the adjective 'explosive' into a noun describing the quality of being explosive.