Repercussive

Pronunciation: /ˌriː.pərˈkʌs.ɪv/

Definitions of repercussive

adjective affecting or having repercussions

Example Sentences

A1 The student was worried about the repercussive effects of failing the exam.

A2 The team had to consider the repercussive impact of changing their strategy.

B1 The company faced repercussive consequences after the new policy was implemented.

B2 The decision had far-reaching repercussive effects on the entire industry.

C1 The CEO was aware of the potential repercussive implications of the merger.

C2 The diplomat carefully considered the possible repercussive outcomes of the peace treaty.

Examples of repercussive in a Sentence

formal The decision to cut funding for the program had many repercussive effects on the community.

informal Skipping class could have some serious repercussive consequences.

slang Ditching the party had some major repercussive blowback.

figurative His actions had a ripple effect, causing repercussive waves throughout the organization.

Grammatical Forms of repercussive

• past tense: repercussed
• plural: repercussives
• comparative: more repercussive
• superlative: most repercussive
• present tense: repercuss
• future tense: will repercuss
• perfect tense: has repercussed
• continuous tense: is repercussing
• singular: repercussive
• positive degree: repercussive
• infinitive: to repercuss
• gerund: repercussing
• participle: repercussing

Origin and Evolution of repercussive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'repercussive' originated from the Latin word 'repercussivus', which is derived from the verb 'repercutere' meaning 'to strike back'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'repercussive' has retained its original meaning of 'striking back' but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe the indirect effects or consequences of an action.