Definition

Happening suddenly and with a lot of force or intensity, often used to describe a serious medical condition or an explosive event.

Example

The fulminant storm caused widespread damage across the city.

Conversation

Did you hear about the storm last night?

Yeah, it was quite a show! The lightning was so fulminant.

I know, right? It felt like it was striking all around us.

Definitely! I've never seen such a sudden and intense storm.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fulminant → It is derived from "fulminare" (meaning to strike with lightning) and the suffix "-ant" (indicating an agent or something that performs an action). The word "fulminant" refers to something that strikes suddenly and violently, akin to a lightning strike.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'strikes' like lightning ('fulminare') — that's why fulminant describes something that happens suddenly and forcefully.

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