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Definition of “irrupt

irrupt (ɪˈrʌptPronunciation for irrupt

Definitions

verb (intr)

  1. to enter forcibly or suddenly
  2. (of a plant or animal population) to enter a region suddenly and in very large numbers
  3. (of a population) to increase suddenly and greatly

Alternative Forms

irˈruption noun

Word Origin

C19: from Latin irrumpere  to rush into, invade, from rumpere to break, burst

Synonyms

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= break in, invade, crash in storm in rush in, burst in,

Usage examples

  • Teeth are present within its gums, but they do not seem to irrupt through them.
    Shuker, Karl & Durrell, Gerald, Lost Ark (1993)

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