Irruption: meaning, definitions and examples

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irruption

 

[ ษชหˆrสŒpสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sudden invasion

Irruption refers to a sudden or violent invasion or entry into a space. It can be used in various contexts, such as wildlife behavior when animals suddenly invade an area or in sociopolitical discussions about abrupt demographic changes. The term emphasizes the unexpected nature of the occurrence, often leading to chaos or disturbance. In ecology, irruption describes a rapid increase in animal populations that can disrupt ecosystems.

Synonyms

breakthrough, incursion, invasion, outburst.

Examples of usage

  • The irruption of tourists during the holiday season.
  • The irruption of a flock of birds into the cornfield.
  • The sudden irruption of new ideas in the market.

Translations

Translations of the word "irruption" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น irrupรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเฅเคญเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eingriff

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ irupsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ั€ั€ัƒะฟั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ irrupcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‡บ็พ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท irruption

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ irrupciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท patlak verme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นจ์ž…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‚ุชุญุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ irupce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ irrupcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ irrupcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innrรกs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะตะบัˆะตะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ giriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ irrupciรณn

Etymology

The word 'irruption' originates from the Latin 'irruptio', which means 'a breaking in'. This Latin term is derived from 'irumpere', where 'in-' means 'into' and 'rumpere' means 'to break'. The concept has been used in English since the early 19th century to describe sudden and often disruptive occurrences. In modern usage, it has expanded beyond its original contexts, finding applications in environmental studies, sociology, and border control discussions. The evolution of the term reflects changes in how we understand and describe rapid disruptions in nature and society.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,035, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.