How Do You Spell SPLASHDOWN?

Pronunciation: [splˈaʃda͡ʊn] (IPA)

Splashdown is a compound word that combines "splash" and "down." It refers to the impact of a spacecraft or other vehicle touching down on water. The IPA phonetic transcription for splashdown is /ˈsplæʃdaʊn/. The first syllable "splash" is pronounced as "splæʃ" with a short "a" sound and the second syllable "down" is pronounced as "daʊn" with a diphthong "au" sound. Together, they create the unique pronunciation for this word that is commonly used in the context of space travel.

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SPLASHDOWN Meaning and Definition

  1. Splashdown is a noun that refers to the act or process of safely landing a space capsule or spacecraft on water, particularly after reentry from space. It involves the controlled descent, touchdown, and eventual floating of a manned or unmanned vehicle in water, typically in an ocean or other large body of water such as a lake.

    During reentry, the spacecraft undergoes intense heat and atmospheric pressure, created by the friction between the vehicle and the Earth's atmosphere. In order to ensure a safe return, vehicles such as space capsules are equipped with a heat shield to protect them from high temperatures. Upon reaching the Earth's surface, the capsule or spacecraft enters a phase called splashdown, whereby it makes contact with the water and gradually decelerates. This process is often accompanied by a significant splash, thus giving rise to its name.

    Splashdown is a critical event, representing the successful conclusion of a mission, especially during the early days of manned space exploration where water landings were the primary method of returning to Earth. It involves various technical and engineering aspects to ensure the safety of the occupants and the integrity of the vehicle. Moreover, the splashdown location must be carefully planned, taking into consideration factors such as weather conditions and nearby recovery operations. Overall, splashdown is a significant milestone in space missions, signifying the completion of the return journey and the start of the recovery phase.

Common Misspellings for SPLASHDOWN

  • splashtown
  • aplashdown
  • zplashdown
  • xplashdown
  • dplashdown
  • eplashdown
  • wplashdown
  • solashdown
  • sllashdown
  • s-lashdown
  • s0lashdown
  • spkashdown
  • sppashdown
  • spoashdown
  • splzshdown
  • splsshdown
  • splwshdown
  • splqshdown
  • splaahdown
  • splashdow
  • splashdwon
  • splashdownn
  • splashdoun

Etymology of SPLASHDOWN

The word "splashdown" is a compound formed by combining two separate words: "splash" and "down".

The word "splash" originated from Middle English in the 14th century, derived from the Old English word "splaesen" which meant to splash about in water. The term describes the sound and action produced when an object hits the surface of a liquid, causing droplets to disperse.

The word "down" comes from Old English as well, derived from the word "dun" which means hill, mountain, or hill-shaped.

When "splash" and "down" are combined to form "splashdown", it refers specifically to the point at which a spacecraft or object re-enters Earth's atmosphere and lands on the water surface, creating a splash as it descends.

Similar spelling words for SPLASHDOWN

Plural form of SPLASHDOWN is SPLASHDOWNS

Conjugate verb Splashdown

CONDITIONAL

I would splashdown
you would splashdown
he/she/it would splashdown
we would splashdown
they would splashdown

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be splashdowning
you would be splashdowning
he/she/it would be splashdowning
we would be splashdowning
they would be splashdowning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have splashdown
you would have splashdown
he/she/it would have splashdown
we would have splashdown
they would have splashdown

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been splashdowning
you would have been splashdowning
he/she/it would have been splashdowning
we would have been splashdowning
they would have been splashdowning

FUTURE

I will splashdown
you will splashdown
he/she/it will splashdown
we will splashdown
they will splashdown

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be splashdowning
you will be splashdowning
he/she/it will be splashdowning
we will be splashdowning
they will be splashdowning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have splashdowned
you will have splashdowned
he/she/it will have splashdowned
we will have splashdowned
they will have splashdowned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been splashdowning
you will have been splashdowning
he/she/it will have been splashdowning
we will have been splashdowning
they will have been splashdowning

IMPERATIVE

you splashdown
we let´s splashdown

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to splashdown

PAST

I splashdowned
you splashdowned
he/she/it splashdowned
we splashdowned
they splashdowned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was splashdowning
you were splashdowning
he/she/it was splashdowning
we were splashdowning
they were splashdowning

PAST PARTICIPLE

splashdowned

PAST PERFECT

I had splashdowned
you had splashdowned
he/she/it had splashdowned
we had splashdowned
they had splashdowned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been splashdowning
you had been splashdowning
he/she/it had been splashdowning
we had been splashdowning
they had been splashdowning

PRESENT

I splashdown
you splashdown
he/she/it splashdowns
we splashdown
they splashdown

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am splashdowning
you are splashdowning
he/she/it is splashdowning
we are splashdowning
they are splashdowning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

splashdowning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have splashdowned
you have splashdowned
he/she/it has splashdowned
we have splashdowned
they have splashdowned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been splashdowning
you have been splashdowning
he/she/it has been splashdowning
we have been splashdowning
they have been splashdowning

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