eruptive

[ ih-ruhp-tiv ]

adjective

1. bursting forth, or tending to burst forth.
2. pertaining to or of the nature of an eruption.
3. Geology. noting a rock formed by the eruption of molten material.
4. Pathology. causing or accompanied by an eruption or rash.

noun

1. Geology. an eruptive rock.

Other Words From

• e·ruptive·ly adverb
• e·rup·tivi·ty e·ruptive·ness noun
• none·ruptive adjective
• poste·ruptive adjective
• pree·ruptive adjective
• pree·ruptive·ly adverb
• une·ruptive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of eruptive¹

From the French word éruptif, dating back to 1640–50. See erupt, -ive

Example Sentences

It was taken from the arm of a boy just before the commencement of the eruptive fever, and instantly inserted.

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No eruptive mountains, nor any traces of recent volcanic eruption, have yet been observed in any part of Australia.

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Away to the east a group of eruptive mountains are seen—the Sierra La Sal.

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An eruptive complaint, sometimes, at one period of my life, very severe.

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The eruptive disease, however, and the rheumatic attacks, are not wholly removed; but they are greatly diminished.

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Related Words

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• tense
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• uncontrollable
• unstable
• violent