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Effusion

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ɪˈfjuːʒən/

Definitions

  • A process of giving off something such as liquid, light, or emotion.
  • An unrestrained expression of words or feelings.
  • (Medical) The escape of fluid into a body cavity.

Usage Examples

  • His effusion of gratitude moved the entire audience.
  • The effusion of lava from the volcano was a spectacular sight.
  • The patient had a pleural effusion, requiring immediate medical attention.

Etymology

From Latin "effusio," meaning "a pouring out," derived from "effundere" (to pour out).

Synonyms

  • Outpouring
  • Emission
  • Expression
  • Discharge
  • Exudation

Antonyms

  • Retention
  • Containment
  • Suppression
  • Concealment

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Efusión /efuˈsjon/
French Effusion /efy.zjɔ̃/
German Erguss /ɛɐ̯ˈɡʊs/
Hindi स्राव /srāv/
Tamil புகழ்ச்சி /pukaḻcci/
Chinese 流出 /liúchū/
Arabic تدفق /tadaffuq/
Russian излияние /izlijánije/
Japanese 流出 /ryūshutsu/
Korean 유출 /yuchul/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ɪˈfjuːʒən/
  • American English: /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

Historical Usage

In classical literature, "effusion" was commonly used to describe both literal and figurative outpourings, particularly of emotions or poetic expressions.

Cultural Nuances

The word "effusion" is often used in literary and medical contexts, referring to an outpouring of emotions or bodily fluids.

More Information

"Effusion" remains a common term in medical, poetic, and rhetorical contexts, often used to describe both physical and emotional expressions in an uncontrolled manner.

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