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- [ri-vuhl-siv]
- /rɪˈvʌl sɪv/
- /rɪ.ˈvʌl.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-vuhl-siv]
- /rɪˈvʌl sɪv/
Definitions of revulsive word
- adjective revulsive tending to alter the distribution of blood by revulsion. 1
- noun revulsive a revulsive agent, especially one that causes revulsion. 1
- adjective revulsive of or causing revulsion 0
- noun revulsive a counterirritant 0
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Origin of revulsive
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin revuls(us) (see revulsion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Revulsive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
revulsive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
revulsive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for revulsive
adj revulsive
- inconsonant — not consonant or in accord.
adjective revulsive
- abominable — Something that is abominable is very unpleasant or bad.
- against — If one thing is leaning or pressing against another, it is touching it.
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