implode
|im/plode|
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/ɪmˈploʊd/
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/ɪmˈpləʊd/
collapse inward
Etymology
Etymology Information
'implode' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'implodere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'plaudere' meant 'to clap or strike.'
Historical Evolution
'implodere' transformed into the modern English word 'implode' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to clap or strike inward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'collapse inward violently.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35