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Shattering Effect

/ˈʃæt.ər.ɪŋ ɪˈfɛkt/
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  1. 1

    A profound impact or influence that causes significant change or disruption.

    "The shattering effect of the news left everyone in shock."
  2. 2

    A psychological or emotional response resulting from a traumatic event.

    "The shattering effect of the accident was felt by the entire community."

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The term 'shattering' derives from the Old English 'sceotan', meaning to throw or cast, evolving through Middle English to denote breaking into pieces. 'Effect' comes from the Latin 'effectus', meaning 'accomplishment' or 'execution', which transitioned into Middle French before entering English, indicating the result of an action.

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