explosive development

[ɪkˈsploʊsɪv dɪˈveləpmənt]
noun phrasepl: explosive developments
desenvolvimento explosivo
1. a sudden, rapid, and dramatic growth or advancement in a particular area
The explosive development of artificial intelligence has transformed the tech industry.
O desenvolvimento explosivo da inteligência artificial transformou a indústria de tecnologia.
2. a sudden and unexpected event or situation that causes significant change
The country witnessed explosive development in infrastructure following the discovery of natural resources.
O país testemunhou um desenvolvimento explosivo em infraestrutura após a descoberta de recursos naturais.
3. rapid expansion or proliferation that occurs suddenly and intensively
There has been an explosive development of social media platforms in the last decade.
Houve um desenvolvimento explosivo das plataformas de mídia social na última década.
This phrase is commonly used in business, technology, and economic contexts in both Brazil and the USA to describe sudden market booms or rapid innovation cycles. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's frequently heard in startup culture and financial news reporting.
NYC Slang
rapid blowup, crazy growth, going off
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rapid growthsudden expansionexponential growthswift advancementdramatic increase
Antonyms / Antônimos
gradual developmentslow growthstagnationdeclineregression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento explosivo
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desenvolvimento explosivo
Common in business and tech discourse
São Paulo
desenvolvimento explosivo
Frequently used in economic and industrial contexts
Portugal
desenvolvimento explosivo
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'crescimento explosivo'

Related Words

boomexpansionsurgeproliferationaccelerationgrowth trajectory

Related Idioms & Phrases

explosive growth
skyrocket development
go through the roof
development on steroids
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