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- [kuh n-vuhl-siv]
- /kənˈvʌl sɪv/
- /kənˈvʌl.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-vuhl-siv]
- /kənˈvʌl sɪv/
Definitions of convulsive word
- adjective convulsive A convulsive movement or action is sudden and cannot be controlled. 3
- adjective convulsive having the nature of a convulsion 3
- adjective convulsive having, producing, or marked by convulsions 3
- adjective convulsive of the nature of or characterized by convulsions or spasms. 1
- adjective convulsive producing or accompanied by convulsion: convulsive rage. 1
- noun convulsive Producing or consisting of convulsions. 1
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Origin of convulsive
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
From the Latin word convulsīvus, dating back to 1605-15. See convulse, -ive
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Parts of speech for Convulsive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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convulsive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for convulsive
adj convulsive
- meteoric — of, relating to, or consisting of meteors.
- frenzied — wildly excited or enthusiastic: frenzied applause.
- stormy — affected, characterized by, or subject to storms; tempestuous: a stormy sea.
- touchy — apt to take offense on slight provocation; irritable: He is very touchy when he's sick.
- hazardous — full of risk; perilous; risky: a hazardous journey.
Antonyms for convulsive
adj convulsive
- laid-back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- controlled — held in check; curbed: poorly controlled anger.
- safe — secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.
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