IRRUPTIVE

irruptive, plutonic

(adjective) of igneous rock that has solidified beneath the earth’s surface; granite or diorite or gabbro

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

irruptive (comparative more irruptive, superlative most irruptive)

Having the quality of irrupting or making irruptions.

Noun

irruptive (plural irruptives)

An organism that is suddenly more prevalent in a region, due to irruption.

Source: Wiktionary


Ir*rup"tive, a.

Definition: Rushing in or upon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

31 March 2025

IMPROVISED

(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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