outbreak

English

/ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/

noun
Definitions
  • An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.
  • (figurative) An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.
  • A sudden increase.
  • A geological layer that breaks out.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English outbreken inherited from Old English ūtābrecan (break out) prefix from English break (break, game won against the server).

Origin

English

break

Gloss

break, game won against the server

Concept
Semantic Field

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Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
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