Fallout

Pronunciation: /fɔːlaʊt/

Definitions of fallout

noun radioactive particles that are carried into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion or accident

Example Sentences

A1 The fallout from the argument was a broken friendship.

A2 The fallout of the failed project was a loss of revenue for the company.

B1 The political fallout of the scandal led to the resignation of several government officials.

B2 The economic fallout of the pandemic resulted in widespread job losses.

C1 The environmental fallout of the oil spill was devastating for marine life in the area.

C2 The social fallout of the war left a generation scarred and traumatized.

Examples of fallout in a Sentence

formal The fallout from the economic crisis was felt across the entire industry.

informal There was a lot of fallout after the big argument at the family dinner.

slang I can't believe the fallout from that party last night!

figurative The fallout from his decision to quit his job was a loss of stability in his life.

Grammatical Forms of fallout

• past tense: fell
• plural: fallouts
• comparative: more fallout
• superlative: most fallout
• present tense: fallout
• future tense: will fallout
• perfect tense: have fallen out
• continuous tense: is falling out
• singular: fallout
• positive degree: fallout
• infinitive: to fallout
• gerund: fallouting
• participle: falling out

Origin and Evolution of fallout

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'fallout' originated as a combination of 'fall' and 'out', referring to the descent or falling out of radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of nuclear physics, 'fallout' has evolved to also refer to the negative consequences or repercussions of a situation or event.