volcanism
noun
Simple meaning
Any of the natural phenomena and processes associated with volcanos, geysers and fumaroles.
Pronunciation
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vawlkuhnihzuhmIPA pronunciation (US)
vɔlkənɪzəm
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Definition
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noun
volcanology
The phenomena associated with volcanic activity
volcanology
Any of the natural phenomena and processes associated with the action of volcanos, geysers and fumaroles
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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This meaning: The phenomena associated with volcanic activity
Used this way, volcanism is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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