Insurrectionary

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌsəˈrɛkʃəˌnɛri/

Definitions of insurrectionary

adjective relating to or characteristic of an insurrection; rebellious

Example Sentences

A1 The insurrectionary group caused chaos in the city.

A2 The insurrectionary behavior of the protesters led to arrests.

B1 The insurrectionary movement gained momentum as more people joined.

B2 The insurrectionary tactics used by the rebels were met with strong opposition.

C1 The insurrectionary uprising was a turning point in the country's history.

C2 The insurrectionary activities of the revolutionaries sparked a national debate on political change.

Examples of insurrectionary in a Sentence

formal The insurrectionary group was quickly subdued by the authorities.

informal The insurrectionary rebels didn't stand a chance against the well-equipped army.

slang Those insurrectionary troublemakers are causing chaos in the city.

figurative Her insurrectionary spirit led her to challenge the status quo and fight for change.

Grammatical Forms of insurrectionary

• past tense: insurrectionized
• plural: insurrectionaries
• comparative: more insurrectionary
• superlative: most insurrectionary
• present tense: insurrectionizes
• future tense: will insurrectionize
• perfect tense: has insurrectionized
• continuous tense: is insurrectionizing
• singular: insurrectionary
• positive degree: insurrectionary
• infinitive: to insurrectionize
• gerund: insurrectionizing
• participle: insurrectionized

Origin and Evolution of insurrectionary

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insurrectionary' originated from the Latin word 'insurrectionarius', which is derived from the verb 'insurgere' meaning 'to rise up'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe actions or individuals involved in a rebellion or uprising against authority, the term 'insurrectionary' has evolved to encompass a broader range of activities or beliefs that challenge established norms or systems.