Escalation

Pronunciation: /ˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of escalation

noun the act of increasing or intensifying

Example Sentences

A1 An escalation of the conflict led to increased tensions.

A2 The escalation of prices made it difficult for people to afford basic necessities.

B1 The company implemented measures to prevent the escalation of workplace disputes.

B2 The escalation of the political crisis resulted in widespread protests.

C1 The escalation of military actions in the region raised concerns about potential casualties.

C2 Diplomatic efforts were made to de-escalate the situation and prevent further escalation of hostilities.

Examples of escalation in a Sentence

formal The escalation of tensions between the two countries is concerning.

informal Things are really heating up between them, it's getting intense.

slang The situation is getting out of hand, it's escalating quickly.

figurative The escalation of emotions in the room was palpable.

Grammatical Forms of escalation

• past tense: escalated
• plural: escalations
• comparative: more escalated
• superlative: most escalated
• present tense: escalates
• future tense: will escalate
• perfect tense: have escalated
• continuous tense: is escalating
• singular: escalation
• positive degree: escalation
• infinitive: escalate
• gerund: escalating
• participle: escalating

Origin and Evolution of escalation

First Known Use: 1927 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'escalation' originated from the Latin word 'escalare' which means 'to climb'. It was later adopted into French as 'escalade' before being anglicized into 'escalation'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a military context to describe the increase in intensity or scope of a conflict, the term 'escalation' has since been adapted to various fields such as business, politics, and psychology to denote a similar concept of increasing or intensifying a situation or problem.