reerupt

e·rupt

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-ruhpt]
- /ɪˈrʌpt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-ruhpt]
- /ɪˈrʌpt/

Definitions of reerupt word

verb without object reerupt to burst forth: Molten lava erupted from the top of the volcano. Synonyms: vent. 1
verb without object reerupt (of a volcano, geyser, etc.) to eject matter. 1
verb without object reerupt to break out of a pent-up state, usually in a sudden and violent manner: Words of anger erupted from her. 1
verb without object reerupt to break out in a skin rash: Hives erupted all over his face and hands. 1
verb without object reerupt (of teeth) to grow through surrounding hard and soft tissues and become visible in the mouth. 1
verb with object reerupt to release violently; burst forth with: She erupted angry words. Synonyms: vent. 1

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Origin of reerupt

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < Latin ēruptus burst forth, broken out (past participle of ērumpere), equivalent to ē- e-1 + ruptus, past participle of rumpere to break, rupture

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Parts of speech for Reerupt

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Reerupt

reerupt popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

reerupt usage trend in Literature

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