expulsive
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonexpulsive adjective
Etymology
Origin of expulsive
1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French expulsive (feminine) < Medieval Latin expulsīvus. See expulsion, -ive
Example Sentences
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In addition to the Alien franchise making its grand expulsive return this spring, doppelgänger release Life will likewise set an intelligent life form on a crew of unsuspecting astronauts trapped on a spacecraft.
From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2017
The only salvation of the soul lies in the kindling of a new passion, the lighting of the fire of a new intention, the expulsive power, as it has been called, of a new affection.
From Mornings in the College Chapel Short Addresses to Young Men on Personal Religion by Peabody, Francis Greenwood
This will appear if we consider what has been called "the expulsive power of a new affection."
From The Ministry of the Spirit by Gordon, A. J. (Adoniram Judson)
Her first labour; very strong expulsive pains; soft parts at first being very rigid, then gradually giving way after six hours' use of the inhaler.
From Parturition without Pain or Loss of Consciousness by Townley, James
Elimination can only be secured by a proper expulsive effort.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
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