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View synonyms for eruptive

eruptive

[ ih-ruhp-tiv ]

adjective

  1. bursting forth, or tending to burst forth.
  2. pertaining to or of the nature of an eruption.
  3. Geology. noting a rock formed by the eruption of molten material.
  4. Pathology. causing or accompanied by an eruption or rash.

noun

  1. Geology. an eruptive rock.

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Other Words From

  • e·ruptive·ly adverb
  • e·rup·tivi·ty e·ruptive·ness noun
  • none·ruptive adjective
  • poste·ruptive adjective
  • pree·ruptive adjective
  • pree·ruptive·ly adverb
  • une·ruptive adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of eruptive1

From the French word éruptif, dating back to 1640–50. See erupt, -ive

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