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View synonyms for convulsive

convulsive

[ kuhn-vuhl-siv ]

adjective

  1. of the nature of or characterized by convulsions or spasms.

    Synonyms: spasmodic

  2. producing or accompanied by convulsion:

    convulsive rage.

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Other Words From

  • con·vulsive·ly adverb
  • con·vulsive·ness noun
  • postcon·vulsive adjective
  • uncon·vulsive adjective
  • uncon·vulsive·ly adverb
  • uncon·vulsive·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of convulsive1

From the Latin word convulsīvus, dating back to 1605–15. See convulse, -ive

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