Irruptive

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrʌptɪv/

Definitions of irruptive

adjective describing a sudden and violent entry or incursion

Example Sentences

A1 The sudden irruptive noise scared the cat.

A2 The irruptive behavior of the children disrupted the class.

B1 The irruptive growth of the company led to its success.

B2 The irruptive influx of tourists caused traffic congestion in the city.

C1 The irruptive changes in the market required a strategic response from the company.

C2 The irruptive nature of the new technology revolutionized the industry.

Examples of irruptive in a Sentence

formal The irruptive behavior of the protestors disrupted the peaceful demonstration.

informal The irruptive kids kept running around the house and making a mess.

slang The irruptive party guests were getting out of control.

figurative His irruptive laughter filled the room with joy.

Grammatical Forms of irruptive

• past tense: irrupted
• plural: irruptives
• comparative: more irruptive
• superlative: most irruptive
• present tense: irrupt
• future tense: will irrupt
• perfect tense: have irrupted
• continuous tense: is irrupting
• singular: irruptive
• positive degree: irruptive
• infinitive: to irrupt
• gerund: irrupting
• participle: irrupting

Origin and Evolution of irruptive

First Known Use: 1838 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irruptive' originated from the Latin word 'irrumpere' meaning 'to break in'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in a literal sense to describe a sudden invasion or incursion, the word 'irruptive' has evolved to also describe a sudden increase or surge in numbers or activity, especially in the context of wildlife populations.