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- \i-ˈrō-siv, -ziv\
- /ɪˈrəʊsɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- \i-ˈrō-siv, -ziv\
Definitions of erosive word
- noun erosive Of or pertaining to erosion. 1
- adjective erosive causing erosion; eroding 0
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Parts of speech for Erosive
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erosive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
erosive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for erosive
adjective erosive
- cutting — A cutting is a piece of writing which has been cut from a newspaper or magazine.
- grinding — to wear, smooth, or sharpen by abrasion or friction; whet: to grind a lens.
- rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- scratching — to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough: to scratch one's hand on a nail.
- scratchy — causing or liable to cause a slight grating noise: a scratchy record.
Antonyms for erosive
adjective erosive
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- likeable — readily or easily liked; pleasing: a likable young man.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
Top questions with erosive
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Matching words
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