effervescing
|ef-fer-vesc-ing|
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/ˌɛfərˈvɛsɪŋ/
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/ˌɛfəˈvɛsɪŋ/
(effervesce)
bubbling with energy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'effervesce' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'effervescere,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'fervescere' meant 'to boil.'
Historical Evolution
'effervescere' transformed into the French word 'effervescer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'effervesce' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to boil out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to emit bubbles or show animation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42
