Embolism (Noun)
Meaning 1
An insertion into a calendar.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The new event was an embolism in the otherwise predictable routine of weekly meetings.
- A surprise birthday party was inserted into the calendar as an embolism, catching the guest of honor off guard.
- The conference schedule was disrupted by an embolism of last-minute cancellations and speaker changes.
- The team's travel plans were an embolism in the otherwise smooth calendar of the opposing team.
- A sudden family emergency was an embolism in the carefully planned itinerary of the vacation.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.