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Definition of erosive

erosive

/ɪˈroʊ.sɪv/
e · ro · sive
Adverb:erosively
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erosive Lexical Profile

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1

Causing or tending to cause gradual wearing away or destruction by physical, chemical, or natural agents such as wind, water, or acid.

Example

"Coastal engineers installed breakwaters to protect the shoreline from the erosive power of winter storms."

2

Gradually undermining, weakening, or diminishing something intangible, such as authority, confidence, or values.

Example

"Persistent inflation had an erosive effect on the purchasing power of middle-class households."

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• Rhymes for erosive

• Nearby Words

erogenous
eros
erosion
erosive
erotic
erotica
erotically

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French érosif or directly from Latin erosus, the past participle of erodere ('to gnaw away'), formed from ex- ('out, away') and rodere ('to gnaw').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Erosive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/erosive
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