Exploded: meaning, definitions and examples
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exploded
[ [ɪkˈsploʊdɪd] ]
past participle
The term 'exploded' is the past participle of the verb 'explode'. It refers to the violent bursting or shattering of an object due to the rapid expansion of gases, especially from a reaction like combustion or a chemical reaction. Additionally, it can be used metaphorically to describe situations or phenomena that have grown rapidly and dramatically. The word indicates a sudden release of energy or force that causes widespread destruction.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bomb exploded with a loud bang.
- The fireworks exploded in the night sky.
- Her emotions exploded after the stressful day.
Translations
Translations of the word "exploded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 explodido
🇮🇳 विस्फोटित
🇩🇪 explodiert
🇮🇩 meledak
🇺🇦 вибухнув
🇵🇱 eksplodował
🇯🇵 爆発した
🇫🇷 explosé
🇪🇸 explotado
🇹🇷 patladı
🇰🇷 폭발한
🇸🇦 انفجر
🇨🇿 explodovaný
🇸🇰 explodovaný
🇨🇳 爆炸了
🇸🇮 eksplodiral
🇮🇸 sprengdur
🇰🇿 жарылған
🇬🇪 აფეთქდა
🇦🇿 partladı
🇲🇽 explotado
Word origin
The term 'explode' originates from the Latin word 'explodere', which means 'to drive out by clapping' (from 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'plaudere' meaning 'to clap'). It was used in theatrical contexts initially, where an audience would clap to signal dissatisfaction. The meaning evolved over time, transitioning into its current sense, which emerged in the late 15th century, referring to a sudden violent release of energy, particularly in relation to chemical reactions or explosions. The past participle 'exploded' thus captures this evolution, emphasizing a completed action involving the forceful bursting apart of something.