An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Intense in force, effect; severe; extreme.

See also: → optically violent variable (OVV) quasar, → violent galaxy, → violent interstellar environment, → violent relaxation, → violent star formation.

Etymology (EN): M.E., from O.fr. violent, from L. violentus “vehement, forcible.”

Etymology (PE): Surâ, from Av. sūra- “strong, powerful, mighty;” cf. Skt. śūra- “strong, powerful, valiant.”