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eruption

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/ɪˈrʌpʃən/ · e-rup-tion

A sudden outbreak or violent discharge of something, often associated with volcanoes.

Meanings

nounformal

A sudden outbreak or violent discharge of something, often associated with volcanoes.

کسی چیز کا اچانک پھٹنا یا زبردست خارج ہونا، جو اکثر آتش فشاں سے منسلک ہوتا ہے۔

انفجار

infaaj

Synonyms

outburstexplosioneruptionپھٹناخارج ہوناانفجار

Antonyms

calmstillnesspeaceسکونخاموشیامن

Common Collocations

  • volcanic eruption
  • eruption of emotions
  • eruption of a disease

Example Sentences

The volcanic eruption caused significant destruction to the surrounding areas.

آتش فشاں کا پھٹنا ارد گرد کے علاقوں کو بہت نقصان پہنچاتا ہے۔

Aatish fisaan ka phutna ard gird ke ilaqon ko bohat nuqsan pohanchata hai.

After the eruption of the volcano, the sky was filled with ash.

آتش فشاں کے پھٹنے کے بعد، آسمان راکھ سے بھر گیا۔

Aatish fisaan ke phutne ke baad, aasman raakh se bhar gaya.

The sudden eruption of emotions surprised everyone at the gathering.

احساسات کا اچانک پھٹنا محفل میں سب کو حیرت زدہ کر دیا۔

Ehsaasat ka achanak phutna mehfil mein sab ko hairat zada kar diya.

Easily Confused With

explosion:An explosion specifically refers to a violent burst, while an eruption can be broader and include natural phenomena.

Word Family

erupt
verbپھٹنا
eruptive
adjectiveانفجاری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'eruption' as an 'eruption' of energy or lava coming from a volcano.

Imagine a volcano spewing lava and ash into the sky.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تجھ سے مل کر پھٹتی ہیں خاموشی کی تمازتیں، ہر بات میں تیرے خنک شعلے کی جلن ہے!

Tujh se mil kar phuttin hain khamoshi ki tamaztien, Har baat mein tere khanak sholay ki jalan hai!

Meeting you ignites the silent flames, In every discussion, there is the burn of your cool fire!

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

انگڑائی لینے کا وقت آگیا ہے۔

Angdrai lene ka waqt aagaya hai.

It's time to stir up.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "eruptio" — a breaking out

First known use: 16th century

The term 'eruption' has transitioned from Latin to English and has been used since the 16th century in geological contexts to describe volcanic activity.