implosion — A sudden collapse of a structure inward upon itself, or a sudden failure or collapse of an organization or system from within
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A sudden collapse of a structure inward upon itself, or a sudden failure or collapse of an organization or system from within
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈploʊʒən/
Example Sentences
- My diet plan had a total implosion the moment I saw the cake.
- Engineers used implosion to bring down the old bridge safely.
- His confidence suffered an implosion after the embarrassing speech.
implosion
NOUN[/ɪmˈploʊʒən/]
A sudden collapse of a structure inward upon itself, or a sudden failure or collapse of an organization or system from within
The old TV's implosion sent a shockwave of dust inward through the abandoned lab.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin implodere, meaning 'to clap or strike inward', formed from im- (in) + plaudere (to clap, strike). It's the opposite of explosion, which bursts outward.
Breakdown
im- (in, inward) + plos- (from plaudere, to strike/clap) + -ion (noun suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet plan had a total implosion the moment I saw the cake.”
“Engineers used implosion to bring down the old bridge safely.”
“His confidence suffered an implosion after the embarrassing speech.”
“The star's sudden implosion created a black hole.”
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