irrupt Definition
- 1to break into or intrude on something suddenly and forcefully
- 2to increase rapidly and uncontrollably
Using irrupt: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "irrupt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The protestors irrupted into the government building.
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The disease irrupted in the densely populated area.
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The volcano irrupted, spewing ash and lava.
irrupt Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with irrupt
Example
The comedian's joke made the audience irrupt into laughter.
irruptive species
a species that enters a new ecosystem and rapidly increases in population, often causing harm to the existing ecosystem
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The introduction of the irruptive species caused a decline in the native species.
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The irruption of violence in the peaceful protest was unexpected.
Origins of irrupt
from Latin 'irruptus', past participle of 'irrumpere', meaning 'burst in'
Summary: irrupt in Brief
The verb 'irrupt' [ih-ruhpt] means to suddenly and forcefully break into or intrude on something, or to rapidly and uncontrollably increase. Examples include 'The protestors irrupted into the government building' and 'The disease irrupted in the densely populated area.' Phrases include 'irrupt into laughter/tears,' and 'irruptive species,' which refers to a species that rapidly increases in population and causes harm to the existing ecosystem.
