SUCCUSSIVE

Adjective

succussive (comparative more succussive, superlative most succussive)

Characterized by a shaking motion, especially an up-and-down movement, and not merely tremulous oscillation.

Source: Wiktionary


Suc*cus"sive, a.

Definition: Characterized by a shaking motion, especially an up and down movement, and not merely tremulous oscillation; as, the succussive motion in earthquakes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

15 January 2025

BEAR

(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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