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Ethervescence Pronunciation: 'E-th&r've-s&n(t)s Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin aether, from Greek aithEr, from aithein to ignite, blaze; the upper regions of space : 2 a : a medium that in the wave theory of light permeates all space and transmits transverse waves. Latin from ex- + fervescere to begin to boil, inchoative of fervEre to boil —more at Date: 1784 1 : to bubble, hiss, and foam as gas escapes 2 : to show liveliness or exhilaration. Modern: To create with a lively exuberance that permeates all space with exhilaration and boiling excitement. 2: To make a web presence kick ass. |
