Ebullition

Pronunciation: /ɪˌbʌˈlɪʃən/

Definitions of ebullition

noun a sudden outburst of emotion or violence

Example Sentences

A1 I experienced an ebullition of joy when I found out I passed my exam.

A2 The ebullition of water in the pot signaled that it was ready to boil.

B1 The political debate caused an ebullition of emotions among the audience.

B2 The artist's performance on stage created an ebullition of excitement in the crowd.

C1 The scientific discovery led to an ebullition of interest in the academic community.

C2 The novel's intricate plot and complex characters caused an ebullition of discussion among literary critics.

Examples of ebullition in a Sentence

formal The chemical reaction caused an ebullition of the liquid in the beaker.

informal The pot is boiling over with ebullition, be careful!

slang The party was an ebullition of energy and excitement.

figurative Her emotions reached an ebullition, leading to a heated argument.

Grammatical Forms of ebullition

• past tense: ebullited
• plural: ebullitions
• comparative: more ebullition
• superlative: most ebullition
• present tense: ebullites
• future tense: will ebullite
• perfect tense: have ebullited
• continuous tense: is ebulliting
• singular: ebullition
• positive degree: ebullition
• infinitive: to ebullite
• gerund: ebulliting
• participle: ebulliting

Origin and Evolution of ebullition

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ebullition' originated from the Latin word 'ebullitio', which means 'boiling up' or 'seething'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the process of boiling or bubbling, 'ebullition' has evolved to also refer to a sudden outburst of emotion or excitement.