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plummeted

 

[ ˈplʌməˌtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sudden decrease

The word 'plummeted' refers to a rapid and steep decline in value, quantity, or quality. It often describes dramatic reductions, particularly in contexts such as stock prices, temperatures, or other measures of worth. This term conveys a sense of urgency and severity, highlighting how quickly something can drop from a higher state to a much lower one. Plummeting can happen in various scenarios, such as economies, natural phenomena, or even personal experiences.

Synonyms

declined, dropped, fell, tumbled.

Examples of usage

  • The stock market plummeted after the bad news.
  • Temperatures plummeted overnight, causing frost.
  • Sales of the product plummeted following the scandal.

Translations

Translations of the word "plummeted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caiu drasticamente

🇮🇳 गिर गया

🇩🇪 eingestürzt

🇮🇩 jatuh drastis

🇺🇦 падіння

🇵🇱 spadł

🇯🇵 急落した

🇫🇷 s'est effondré

🇪🇸 se desplomó

🇹🇷 düştü

🇰🇷 급락했다

🇸🇦 انهار

🇨🇿 spadl

🇸🇰 klesol

🇨🇳 骤降

🇸🇮 zrušil se

🇮🇸 hrundi

🇰🇿 құлады

🇬🇪 დაიშალა

🇦🇿 çökmüşdür

🇲🇽 se desplomó

Etymology

The term 'plummet' has origins that trace back to the late Middle English word 'plummete', which meant a lead weight used for measuring depth, particularly in fishing. It is derived from the Latin word 'plumbum', meaning 'lead'. The concept of dropping or falling rapidly aligns with the physical characteristics of a heavy weight like lead, which would quickly sink. Over time, 'plummet' evolved in usage from a literal sense of dropping something downwards to a metaphorical application in describing any sudden decline. This shift reflects broader uses in economics, sales, and other areas of life where abrupt changes in downward direction can be observed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,105, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.