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- [im-ploh-zhuh n]
- /ɪmˈploʊ ʒən/
- /ɪmˈpləʊd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-ploh-zhuh n]
- /ɪmˈploʊ ʒən/
Definitions of implosion word
- noun implosion the act of imploding; a bursting inward (opposed to explosion). 1
- noun implosion Phonetics. the occlusive phase of stop consonants. (of a stop consonant) the nasal release heard in the common pronunciation of eaten, sudden, or mitten, in which the vowel of the final syllable is greatly reduced. the ingressive release of a suction stop. Compare plosion. 1
- noun implosion The inrush of air in forming a suction stop. 1
- noun implosion explosion inwards 1
- noun implosion the act or process of imploding 0
- noun implosion the suction or inhalation of breath employed in the pronunciation of an ingressive consonant 0
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Origin of implosion
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; im-1 + (ex)plosion
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Parts of speech for Implosion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
implosion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for implosion
noun implosion
- breakdown — The breakdown of something such as a relationship, plan, or discussion is its failure or ending.
- loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- misstep — a wrong step.
- collapse — If a building or other structure collapses, it falls down very suddenly.
- decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
Antonyms for implosion
noun implosion
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- win — to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- betterment — The betterment of something is the act or process of improving its standard or status.
- improvement — an act of improving or the state of being improved.
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