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
Great indeed is the expulsive power of a new principle!
From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by Ryle, John Charles
If, however, the labor is still tedious, the calf may be grasped with both hands, and as soon as a pain or expulsive effort is evident, draw the calf from side to side.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
Everywhere throughout the South this expulsive process has already proceeded far and stiff proceeds apace.
From The Color Line A Brief in Behalf of the Unborn by Smith, William Benjamin
Elimination can only be secured by a proper expulsive effort.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
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