PLUNGING Meaning and
Definition
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Plunging is a verb that refers to the action or process of diving, dropping, or falling suddenly and steeply into something, often with force or acceleration. The term is commonly associated with a downward movement that is quick, forceful, and often at an angle, creating a sharp and noticeable change in direction or position.
In terms of physical movement, plunging can describe actions such as jumping off a high platform into water, free-falling from a great height, or descending rapidly and intensely in an aircraft or any other vehicle. This can also be used metaphorically to describe sudden and drastic changes in numbers, values, or levels, as if they were plunging or dropping dramatically.
Additionally, plunging can describe the act of inserting or dunking an object, typically part or whole, into a liquid, substance, or even a surface. This can be seen, for example, when a cook plunges a spoon into a pot of soup, or when a plumber plunges a tool or device into a clogged pipe to dislodge or remove blockages.
Overall, plunging conveys a sense of sudden and forceful movement or action, often associated with a steep or dramatic descent, a drastic change in numbers or values, or the act of submerging or immersing an object into a liquid or surface.
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• Diving; rushing headlong.
• The act of rushing into water; the attempt of an unruly horse to throw his rider.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of PLUNGING
The word "plunging" is derived from the verb "plunge", which originated from the Old French word "plongier". The Old French term ultimately traces back to the Latin word "plumbicare", meaning "to plunge or sink". This Latin root comes from "plumbum", meaning "lead". The connection to lead refers to the weight tied to a measuring line or plummet, which was used to determine depth in water. Over time, "plunge" expanded its meaning to include diving or submerging rapidly into water, leading to the formation of "plunging" as an adjective to describe such actions.
Conjugate verb Plunging
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