Speakur

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eruption

/ɪˈɹʌpʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.52 in modern English

Syllables
erup-tion
IPA
/ɪˈɹʌpʃən/
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A sudden release of pressure or tension.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An utterance, especially a sudden one; an ejaculation.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle French éruption, from Latin eruptio.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

eruptions (plural)

Derived Forms

eruptional maleruption noneruption overeruption posteruption

Phrases

bimbo eruption eruption column

Synonyms

bang clap blast bam outbreak irruption volcanic eruption eructation extravasation

Rhymes With

corruption disruption interruption anticorruption creeping eruption bozo eruption abruption placental abruption irruption incorruption supereruption uncorruption

Questions

How do you pronounce eruption?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/.
What does eruption mean?
A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
Where does eruption come from?
From Middle French éruption, from Latin eruptio.

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