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revulsive

re·vul·sive
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-vuhl-siv]
    • /rɪˈvʌl sɪv/
    • /rɪ.ˈvʌl.sɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms for revulsive

adj revulsive

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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