Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtflˈə͡ʊd] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "outflowed" is based on the phonetic transcription of the word. In IPA, it is transcribed as /aʊtfləʊd/. The first syllable, "out," is pronounced as the diphthong /aʊ/, which sounds like "ow." The second syllable, "flowed," is pronounced as /fləʊd/, with the "o" sound similar to the word "slow." Together, the word "outflowed" means that something has flowed out or left a particular location.
"Outflowed" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "outflow." It refers to the act or process of flowing out or away from a particular source or place. The term is commonly used to describe the movement or transfer of a substance, liquid, or gas from an enclosed area or container.
In a literal sense, "outflowed" can be used to describe the movement of water, sewage, or other liquids out of a pipe, drainage system, or container. For example, one might say, "After heavy rainfall, the drainage system became overwhelmed, and the water outflowed onto the streets."
Figuratively, "outflowed" can also describe the movement or transfer of intangible entities such as money, information, or emotions. For instance, it can be utilized to convey the idea of money being transferred out of a bank account or funds flowing out of a company as expenses exceed income. Similarly, it can denote the dissemination or sharing of information from a central authority out to various recipients. An example sentence could be, "The company experienced financial difficulties, and as a result, investment capital outflowed rapidly."
Overall, "outflowed" is a versatile term used to describe the action of something moving or transferring away from a particular source, be it physical or abstract.
The word "outflowed" is a combination of the prefix "out-" and the verb "flowed".
The prefix "out-" is derived from the Old English word "ūt", which means "out, outward, or from the outside". It is used to indicate movement away from a particular place or position.
The verb "flowed" is the past tense of the verb "flow". It comes from the Middle English word "flōwen" or "flōȝen", which is rooted in the Old English word "flōwan". This word describes the action of a liquid or gas moving continuously in a certain direction, often in a smooth and steady manner.
Combining "out-" and "flowed" creates the word "outflowed", which refers to the action of something (e.g., liquid or gas) moving out or away from a particular place or position.
