Eruptive

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrʌptɪv/

Definitions of eruptive

adjective relating to or characterized by eruption, especially volcanic eruption

Example Sentences

A1 The volcano had an eruptive eruption last year.

A2 The eruptive behavior of the volcano caused widespread panic.

B1 Scientists are studying the eruptive activity of the volcano to predict future eruptions.

B2 The eruptive power of the volcano was evident in the massive lava flows.

C1 The eruptive history of the volcano spans thousands of years.

C2 The eruptive force of the volcano was so strong that it reshaped the landscape.

Examples of eruptive in a Sentence

formal The volcano exhibited signs of impending eruptive activity.

informal The volcano looked like it was about to blow its top.

slang Dude, did you see that eruptive eruption last night?

figurative The heated argument between the two friends was eruptive and intense.

Grammatical Forms of eruptive

• past tense: erupted
• plural: eruptives
• comparative: more eruptive
• superlative: most eruptive
• present tense: erupts
• future tense: will erupt
• perfect tense: has erupted
• continuous tense: is erupting
• singular: eruptive
• positive degree: eruptive
• infinitive: to erupt
• gerund: erupting
• participle: erupted

Origin and Evolution of eruptive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'eruptive' originated from the Latin word 'eruptivus', which is derived from the verb 'erumpere' meaning 'to break out'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe volcanic eruptions, the word 'eruptive' has evolved to also refer to sudden outbursts or occurrences in various contexts such as medical conditions or emotional reactions.