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Meaning of heat
The primary meaning of the word "heat" is related to a form of energy that flows from one body to another due to a temperature difference.
Etymology of heat
The word "heat" originated from Old English "hætu", which is related to the Old Norse "hit", and the Proto-Germanic "haitiz", and the Proto-Indo-European "kei-", all of which convey the sense of warmth or burning
Historically, the word's meaning has expanded to include various contexts, such as physics, medicine, and emotions
Synonyms
Definitions
- The quality of being hot or warm
- * A form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
- * A period of intense activity or excitement
Usage Examples
- The heat from the fire warmed the room
- * The athlete's body heat was monitored during the intense workout
- * The heat of the argument made it difficult to resolve