Eruptive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈɹʌptɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Eruptive is an adjective meaning That erupts or bursts forth.
Meaning
That erupts or bursts forth.
More Meanings
- Accompanied by eruptions.
- (geology) Produced by eruption.
- An eruptive rock, one produced by eruption.
Example Sentences
an eruptive fever
eruptive rocks, such as the igneous or volcanic
The region is further diversified by short ranges of eruptive mountains.
’Tis liſtening fear, and dumb amazement all: / When to the ſtartled eye the ſudden glance / Appears far ſouth, eruptive thro’ the cloud; […]
Word Forms
- eruptives
Synonyms for eruptive
Depending on context, synonyms include active, intrusive, volcanic, extrusive, irruptive, erupting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include irruptive, extrusive, intrusive, active, volcanic, plutonic.
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