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effusion

Effusion (noun) means a sudden, uncontrolled outpouring of speech or emotion. Example: “His letter was full of effusions of gratitude.”

noun
1
A sudden, uncontrolled outpouring of speech or emotion.
"His letter was full of effusions of gratitude."
2
A liquid that has leaked or seeped out, or the act of it doing so; in medicine, fluid that has escaped into a body cavity.
"Doctors drained the effusion that had built up around his knee."

How to Use Effusion

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn outpouring — either of emotion in speech, or of fluid escaping somewhere it shouldn't.

When to use it

The medical sense (fluid in a body cavity) is common in clinical language; the emotional sense feels a bit literary or old-fashioned.

Word Forms

effusions plural

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Etymology

From Latin effusio, "a pouring out," related to effundere, "to pour forth."

Origin: Latin

outburst gush blowup ebullition

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “effusion” mean?

The word “effusion” means a sudden, uncontrolled outpouring of speech or emotion. In plain terms, an outpouring — either of emotion in speech, or of fluid escaping somewhere it shouldn't.

How do you use “effusion” in a sentence?

Here is “effusion” used in a sentence: “His letter was full of effusions of gratitude.”

What part of speech is “effusion”?

“Effusion” is a noun.

Where does the word “effusion” come from?

The word “effusion” comes from Latin. From Latin effusio, "a pouring out," related to effundere, "to pour forth.".

How many meanings does “effusion” have?

“Effusion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden, uncontrolled outpouring of speech or emotion.

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