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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.
3.
to break out of a pent-up state, usually in a sudden and violent manner: Words of anger erupted from her.
4.
to break out in a skin rash: Hives erupted all over his face and hands.
5.
(of teeth) to grow through surrounding hard and soft tissues and become visible in the mouth.
verb (used with object)
6.
to release violently; burst forth with: She erupted angry words.
7.
(of a volcano, geyser, etc.) to eject (matter).
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Erupting
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Origin:
1650–60; < Latin ēruptus burst forth, broken out (past participle of ērumpere), equivalent to ē- e- + ruptus, past participle of rumpere to break, rupture
1650–60; < Latin ēruptus burst forth, broken out (past participle of ērumpere), equivalent to ē- e- + ruptus, past participle of rumpere to break, rupture
Related forms
e·rupt·i·ble, adjective
pre·e·rupt, verb (used without object)
re·e·rupt, verb (used without object)
un·e·rupt·ed, adjective
Synonyms
1, 6. vent.
1, 6. vent.
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Word Origin & History
erupt
1650s, of diseases, etc., from L. erupt-, pp. stem of erumpere (see eruption). Of volcanoes, from 1770. Related: Erupted; erupting.
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Medical Dictionary
erupt e·rupt (ĭ-rŭpt')
v. e·rupt·ed, e·rupt·ing, e·rupts
To break through the gums in developing. Used of teeth.
To appear on the skin. Used of a rash or blemish.
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