noun
irruption
Irruption (noun) means a sudden, forceful entry into a place, like an invasion.
noun
1
A sudden, forceful entry into a place, like an invasion.
"The Trojan irruption into the Greek camp is related in Book XV of the Iliad."
2
A sudden, sharp rise in the number of a particular animal in an area.
"Extreme rainfall events predict irruptions of rat plagues in central Australia."
3
A sudden, sharp rise in the number of people in a movement or organisation.
"How can we explain this irruption of young people self-identifying as socialists?"
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Etymology
From Middle French irruption, which comes from Latin irruptiō(n).
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Rhymes for irruption
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of irruption?
"irruption" (noun) means a sudden, forceful entry into a place, like an invasion.
What is another word for irruption?
Other words for "irruption" include outbreak, eruption.
What is the opposite of irruption?
The opposite of "irruption" is retreat.
What are the different meanings of irruption?
"irruption" has 3 main meanings: 1. A sudden, forceful entry into a place, like an invasion; 2. A sudden, sharp rise in the number of a particular animal in an area; 3. A sudden, sharp rise in the number of people in a movement or organisation.
