Irrupted: meaning, definitions and examples

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irrupted

 

[ ษชหˆrสŒptษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sudden occurrence

The term 'irrupted' refers to the sudden occurrence or outburst of something, particularly when it interrupts a process or event. It is often used in the context of geological or biological phenomena where a force or event breaks through or emerges unexpectedly. For example, it can describe a volcanic eruption or an unanticipated increase in a species' population. The action can imply a disruptive or chaotic nature associated with the irruption.

Synonyms

burst, erupted, exploded, surged.

Examples of usage

  • The volcano irrupted, covering the town in ash.
  • Wildlife experts noted that the species irrupted in the region after years of decline.
  • The protest irrupted unexpectedly, capturing global attention.
  • The storm irrupted, causing widespread damage in the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "irrupted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น irrompeu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฎเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eingebrochen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendobrak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะพั€ะณะฝัƒะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wtargnฤ…ล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพตๅ…ฅใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท irrupte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ irrupido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daldฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นจ์ž…ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‚ุชุญุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vtrhl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vtrhnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชๅ…ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vdrla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skyndilega kom inn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะฑัƒั‹ะป ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daxil oldu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ irrupido

Etymology

The word 'irrupt' comes from the Latin 'irrumpere', where 'in-' means 'into' and 'rumpere' means 'to break'. This etymology implies a forceful breaking into a space or event. The term has evolved in the English language to encompass various contexts, from geological to social phenomena, capturing the essence of sudden and disruptive emergence. In the English lexicon, 'irrupted' typically refers to a past action where something has broken through unexpectedly. The term has gained traction in modern discourse, especially in environmental sciences and discussions of social movements, reflecting how abrupt changes can alter landscapesโ€”both physical and social.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,282, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.