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- [ih-ruhp-shuh n]
- /ɪˈrʌp ʃən/
- /ɪ.ˈrʌp.ʃn̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-ruhp-shuh n]
- /ɪˈrʌp ʃən/
Definitions of irruption word
- noun irruption a breaking or bursting in; a violent incursion or invasion. 1
- noun irruption Ecology. a sudden increase in an animal population. 1
- noun irruption The action of irrupting or breaking into; a violent entry or invasion; an inbreaking; an intrusion. 1
- noun irruption An abrupt increase of numbers of a particular animal. 0
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Origin of irruption
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin irruptiōn- (stem of irruptiō), equivalent to irrupt(us), past participle of irrumpere to burst into (see ir-1, rupture) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Irruption
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irruption popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
irruption usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irruption
noun irruption
- invasion — an act or instance of invading or entering as an enemy, especially by an army.
- attack — To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence.
- incursion — a hostile entrance into or invasion of a place or territory, especially a sudden one; raid: The bandits made brief incursions on the village.
- aggression — Aggression is a quality of anger and determination that makes you ready to attack other people.
Antonyms for irruption
noun irruption
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
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