explosive — able to explode or cause an explosion
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to explode or cause an explosion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking is so explosive that even the smoke alarm applauds.
- The company experienced explosive growth after launching their new app.
- His explosive reaction to losing his phone was like watching a toddler lose their favorite toy.
explosive
ADJECTIVE[/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/]
able to explode or cause an explosion
able to explode or cause an explosion
Explosive chemicals turn corrosive and erosive!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'explodere' meaning 'to drive off the stage by clapping' or 'to reject', which combined the prefix 'ex-' (out) and 'plodere' (to clap or strike). The modern sense of 'bursting with violence' developed in the 17th century.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + plod (from Latin plodere, to clap/strike) + -ive (adjective suffix) = explosive
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking is so explosive that even the smoke alarm applauds.”
“The company experienced explosive growth after launching their new app.”
“His explosive reaction to losing his phone was like watching a toddler lose their favorite toy.”
“The documentary revealed explosive evidence about the corruption scandal.”
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