implosion

noun

im·​plo·​sion im-ˈplō-zhən How to pronounce implosion (audio)
1
: the action of imploding
2
: the act or action of bringing to or as if to a center
also : integration
this implosion of cultures makes realistic for the first time the age-old vision of a world culture Kenneth Keniston
3
: the inrush of air in forming a suction stop
implosive adjective or noun

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Despite this picture, some senior executives told staff last week that the implosion came as a shock to them. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025 These are the three to watch as the implosion of identity nears. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025 But right now, Pereira’s huge challenge is to ensure Wolves get there without a complete implosion. Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025 Israel's strategy of attrition shows signs of success, demonstrated by the destruction of Hamas' leadership and infrastructure in Gaza, as well as the implosion of both Hezbollah and its primary patron in the Near East—the Assad regime. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for implosion

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 2 + -plosion (as in explosion)

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of implosion was in 1877

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“Implosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implosion. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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implosion

noun
im·​plo·​sion im-ˈplō-zhən How to pronounce implosion (audio)
: the action of imploding
implosive adjective

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