erupt

[ ih-ruhpt ]
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verb (used without object)
  1. to burst forth: Molten lava erupted from the top of the volcano.

  2. (of a volcano, geyser, etc.) to eject matter.

  1. to break out of a pent-up state, usually in a sudden and violent manner: Words of anger erupted from her.

  2. to break out in a skin rash: Hives erupted all over his face and hands.

  3. (of teeth) to grow through surrounding hard and soft tissues and become visible in the mouth.

verb (used with object)
  1. to release violently; burst forth with: She erupted angry words.

  2. (of a volcano, geyser, etc.) to eject (matter).

Origin of erupt

1
First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin ēruptus “burst forth, broken out” (past participle of ērumpere ), equivalent to ē- “out of, from” + ruptus, past participle of rumpere “to break, rupture”; see origin at e-1, rupture

Other words for erupt

Other words from erupt

  • e·rupt·i·ble, adjective
  • pre·e·rupt, verb (used without object)
  • re·e·rupt, verb (used without object)
  • un·e·rupt·ed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for erupt

erupt

/ (ɪˈrʌpt) /


verb
  1. to eject (steam, water, and volcanic material such as lava and ash) violently or (of volcanic material, etc) to be so ejected

  2. (intr) (of a skin blemish) to appear on the skin; break out

  1. (intr) (of a tooth) to emerge through the gum and become visible during the normal process of tooth development

  2. (intr) to burst forth suddenly and violently, as from restraint: to erupt in anger

Origin of erupt

1
C17: from Latin ēruptus having burst forth, from ērumpere, from rumpere to burst

Derived forms of erupt

  • eruptible, adjective
  • eruption, noun

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