Exhalation

Pronunciation: /ɛksˌheɪˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of exhalation

noun the air that is breathed out from the lungs

Example Sentences

A1 After running, I took a deep exhalation to catch my breath.

A2 The doctor instructed the patient to practice deep exhalation exercises to improve lung function.

B1 Yoga classes often focus on the importance of controlled exhalation during poses.

B2 The singer's exhalation was so powerful that it filled the entire concert hall with sound.

C1 The athlete's exhalation was steady and controlled as he crossed the finish line in first place.

C2 The meditation instructor guided the group in a synchronized exhalation, creating a sense of unity among the participants.

Examples of exhalation in a Sentence

formal The process of exhalation involves the release of carbon dioxide from the lungs.

informal Take a deep breath in and then let out a big exhalation.

slang I let out a huge exhale after finishing my final exam.

figurative His exhalation of relief was visible as he finally reached the summit of the mountain.

Grammatical Forms of exhalation

• past tense: exhaled
• plural: exhalations
• comparative: more exhaled
• superlative: most exhaled
• present tense: exhales
• future tense: will exhale
• perfect tense: has exhaled
• continuous tense: is exhaling
• singular: exhalation
• positive degree: exhalation
• infinitive: to exhale
• gerund: exhaling
• participle: exhaling

Origin and Evolution of exhalation

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exhalation' originated from the Latin word 'exhalatio', which means 'a breathing out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exhalation' has retained its original meaning of 'breathing out', but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to the act of emitting or giving off something, such as a scent or vapor.