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funambulism

funambulism

9.9
The skill of walking on a thin rope high above the ground
  • noun
  • /fjuːˈnæmbəˌlɪzəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : funambulismo
  • The circus featured a stunning act of funambulism.

Examples

  • Modern exhibitions of funambulism often include breathtaking stunts at great heights.

  • The history of funambulism dates back to ancient Rome.

  • She trained for years to master funambulism and perform in the circus.

  • She practiced funambulism for years before performing in front of an audience.

  • The circus featured an amazing performance of funambulism that left the audience in awe.

  • Many performers train for years to master the skill of funambulism and entertain crowds.

  • During the festival, the artist showcased his funambulism on a high wire above the crowd.

Synonyms

tightrope walking
vsfunambulism
1 5.8

An act of walking along a thin high rope as a show

is the formal technical word rather than the everyday expression

Surface Forms

funambulism singular
funambulisms plural

Morphology

funambulism = funambulist (opaque) = funambul + ism

Given the base word 'funambulist' (person) the derivation to the practice 'funambulism' via the productive suffix '-ism' is predictable.

Etymology

Funambulism comes from the Latin parts funis 'rope' and ambulare 'to walk'. So, funambulism literally means 'rope walking' and helps you remember that it is the art of walking on a tightrope or slack rope.