exploded

ex-plod-ed · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of *explode*; burst or shattered violently.

  2. 2.

    Increased or expanded suddenly and dramatically.

  3. 3.

    As an adjective: shown with parts separated but in their relative positions (technical drawing).

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Exploded view — A technical drawing showing components separated but in position.

Related words

Antonyms: imploded
See also: explode, explodes, exploding, explosion
Synonyms: blew up, burst, detonated, erupted

Etymology

Past tense of explode, from Latin explodere meaning "to drive out by clapping."