escalation
|es-ca-la-tion|
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/ˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/
(escalate)
increase in intensity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'escalation' originates from the Latin word 'scala,' meaning 'ladder' or 'staircase.'
Historical Evolution
'escalation' evolved from the French word 'escalade,' which referred to the act of scaling walls, and eventually became the modern English word 'escalation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the act of climbing or scaling, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of increasing intensity.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an increase in the intensity or seriousness of something; an intensification.
The escalation of the conflict led to international intervention.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41