effusion — an instance of giving or sending out light, liquid, or feeling in an unrestrained way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an instance of giving or sending out light, liquid, or feeling in an unrestrained way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈfjuːʒən/
Example Sentences
- The teenager's effusion of complaints about school lasted for three hours straight.
- The medical report showed a small effusion in the patient's knee joint.
- Her effusion of love for her new puppy was so intense that she posted 47 photos on social media in one day.
effusion
NOUN[/ɪˈfjuːʒən/]
an instance of giving or sending out light, liquid, or feeling in an unrestrained way
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'effusio', derived from 'effundere' meaning 'to pour out', composed of the prefix 'ex-' (out) and 'fundere' (to pour). The word entered English in the 15th century through French influence.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + fund (pour) + -ion (noun/action) = effusion (the act of pouring out)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teenager's effusion of complaints about school lasted for three hours straight.”
“The medical report showed a small effusion in the patient's knee joint.”
“Her effusion of love for her new puppy was so intense that she posted 47 photos on social media in one day.”
“The volcanic effusion created a spectacular light show against the night sky.”
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