Fallout: meaning, definitions and examples

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fallout

 

[ ˈfɔːlˌaʊt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

video games

A series of post-apocalyptic role-playing video games developed by Interplay Entertainment and later by Bethesda Softworks. The games are set in a world that has been devastated by nuclear war, and players must navigate the wasteland, interact with various factions, and make decisions that affect the outcome of the story.

Synonyms

nuclear war, post-apocalyptic, role-playing

Examples of usage

  • Many gamers consider Fallout 3 to be one of the best games in the series.
  • The latest installment of the Fallout franchise was highly anticipated by fans.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The aftermath or consequences of a disastrous event, especially a nuclear explosion.

Synonyms

aftermath, consequences, repercussions

Examples of usage

  • The fallout from the scandal affected the entire political landscape.
  • There was a lot of fallout after the company announced layoffs.

Translations

Translations of the word "fallout" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consequências

🇮🇳 परिणाम

🇩🇪 Auswirkungen

🇮🇩 dampak

🇺🇦 наслідки

🇵🇱 skutki

🇯🇵 影響

🇫🇷 conséquences

🇪🇸 consecuencias

🇹🇷 sonuçlar

🇰🇷 결과

🇸🇦 عواقب

🇨🇿 důsledky

🇸🇰 dôsledky

🇨🇳 后果

🇸🇮 posledice

🇮🇸 afleiðingar

🇰🇿 салдары

🇬🇪 შედეგები

🇦🇿 nəticələr

🇲🇽 consecuencias

Etymology

The word 'fallout' originated in the mid-20th century as a term used to describe the radioactive particles that fall to the ground after a nuclear explosion. Over time, it has evolved to also refer to the broader consequences or aftermath of any disastrous event. The term became popularized during the Cold War era when the fear of nuclear war was prevalent, and has since been widely used in various contexts to describe the repercussions of a wide range of events.

See also: downfall, fall, fallacy, fallback, fallen, falling.