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Eruptive: meaning, definitions and examples

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eruptive

 

[ ษช'rสŒptษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geological activity

The term 'eruptive' describes something that is characterized by or related to an eruption, especially in a geological context. It is often used to refer to volcanic eruptions, where magma, gas, and ash are expelled from a volcano. The eruptive phase of a volcano can vary greatly in intensity and duration, resulting in different types of eruptions. Eruptive behavior can also indicate other natural processes where something bursts forth or breaks out suddenly.

Synonyms

eruptive-event, explosive, outburst.

Examples of usage

  • The eruptive power of the volcano was astonishing.
  • This period of eruptive activity caused widespread disruption.
  • Scientists study the eruptive history of volcanoes to predict future activity.

Translations

Translations of the word "eruptive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น eruptivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคธเฅเคซเฅ‹เคŸเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eruption

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meletus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั€ัƒะฟั‚ะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ erupcyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ™ด็ซๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉruptif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ eruptivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท patlayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„์ถœํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซูˆุฑุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ erupฤnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ erupฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ทๅ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ eruptiven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eldgos

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹ะปา›ะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒ—แƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ partlayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ eruptivo

Etymology

The word 'eruptive' has its roots in the Latin word 'erupere', which means 'to break out' or 'to burst forth'. This Latin term is a combination of 'e-', meaning 'out', and 'rumpere', which translates to 'to break'. The use of the word in English began to take shape in the early 19th century, primarily within geological discussions. As the study of volcanoes and natural phenomena progressed, 'eruptive' became an essential term in describing the various types of volcanic activity, from gentle lava flows to explosive eruptions. Over time, the term has also been adapted into metaphorical contexts to describe sudden or intense events in other areas, such as emotional outbursts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,448, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.