Irruptive: meaning, definitions and examples
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irruptive
[ ɪˈrʌptɪv ]
unexpected occurrence
Irruptive refers to something that bursts in suddenly or unexpectedly. It often describes sudden and disruptive events, especially in nature or behavior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The irruptive behavior of the species caught scientists off guard.
- Irruptive events in weather patterns can lead to severe storms.
- An irruptive population of birds was seen this year.
- Her irruptive laughter filled the quiet room.
Translations
Translations of the word "irruptive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irruptivo
🇮🇳 अचानक
🇩🇪 ausbrechend
🇮🇩 irruptif
🇺🇦 ирруктивний
🇵🇱 irruptywny
🇯🇵 突発的な
🇫🇷 irruptif
🇪🇸 irruptivo
🇹🇷 patlayıcı
🇰🇷 돌발적인
🇸🇦 مفاجئ
🇨🇿 irruptivní
🇸🇰 irruptívny
🇨🇳 突发的
🇸🇮 irruptiven
🇮🇸 innrásandi
🇰🇿 жарылқампаз
🇬🇪 ბზრიალა
🇦🇿 partlayıcı
🇲🇽 irruptivo
Etymology
The term 'irruptive' originates from the Latin word 'irrumpere', which means 'to burst in' or 'to break in'. This verb is composed of two parts: the prefix 'in-' indicating 'into' and the root 'rumpere', meaning 'to break'. The concept of irruption has been utilized in various scientific contexts, notably in ecology and population dynamics, where it describes instances of species suddenly appearing in large numbers in an area. Over time, the usage of the word has expanded to encompass a broader range of sudden and disruptive phenomena, both in natural and social sciences. The related word 'erupt' shares similar roots and meanings, reflecting sudden activity or emergence.