Exclamation: meaning, definitions and examples
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exclamation
[ ɪkskləˈmeɪʃn ]
expression of strong emotion
A sudden cry or remark expressing a strong emotion, such as surprise, anger, or joy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Exclamation of joy filled the room as the team won the championship.
- She let out an exclamation of surprise when she saw the amazing view.
punctuation mark
A punctuation mark (!) used after an exclamation.
Synonyms
bang, exclamation mark
Examples of usage
- The sentence ended with an exclamation to show excitement!
mathematics
A factorial function represented by a symbol (!).
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- 5! equals 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 120.
Translations
Translations of the word "exclamation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exclamação
🇮🇳 विस्मयादिबोधक
🇩🇪 Ausruf
🇮🇩 seruan
🇺🇦 вигук
🇵🇱 wykrzyknienie
🇯🇵 感嘆
🇫🇷 exclamation
🇪🇸 exclamación
🇹🇷 ünlem
🇰🇷 감탄사
🇸🇦 تعجب
🇨🇿 vykřik
🇸🇰 výkrik
🇨🇳 感叹
🇸🇮 vzklik
🇮🇸 upphrópun
🇰🇿 леп белгісі
🇬🇪 აღშფოთება
🇦🇿 nida
🇲🇽 exclamación
Word origin
The word 'exclamation' originates from the Latin word 'exclamatio', which means 'a crying out'. It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. Exclamations have been a natural part of human communication, reflecting strong emotions and reactions. In written language, the exclamation mark (!) is used to indicate excitement, emphasis, or surprise.