Definition

A sudden and intense outpouring of emotion or a process of boiling.

Example

The ebullition of joy was evident at the celebration.

Conversation

Did you see that movie where the character had such an emotional ebullition?

Yeah, it was really intense! I could feel the passion in that scene.

Exactly! It felt so real, like you could almost relate to their struggles.

Definitely, those moments really make a film memorable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ebullition → It is formed from "ebullire" (from Latin, meaning to bubble or boil) and the suffix "-tion" (meaning the action or process of). The word "ebullition" refers to the process of bubbling or boiling, typically of a liquid.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pot of water that starts to 'bubble' ('ebullire') as it heats up — that's what ebullition means, the action of boiling.

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