eruption
eruption Lexical Profile
eruption Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A sudden, violent ejection or bursting forth of material, such as lava, ash, steam, and gas from a volcano or geyser.
"Geologists closely monitored the seismic activity prior to the volcanic eruption."
A sudden, intense outbreak of emotion, noise, conflict, or activity.
"The referee's controversial decision caused an immediate eruption of protest from the crowd."
An outbreak of spots, blisters, or a rash on the skin or mucous membrane.
"The dermatologist prescribed a topical cream to treat the sudden skin eruption."
The natural process by which a developing tooth emerges through the gums into the mouth.
"The pediatric dentist examined the child to check the timeline of molar eruption."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'eruption' (a bursting out or forth, such as a volcano) with the near-homophone 'irruption' (a sudden, violent breaking in or invasion).
• Rhymes for eruption
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 15th century from Old French or directly from Latin 'eruptio', meaning 'a breaking out', derived from 'erumpere' ('to break out or burst forth'), combining 'ex-' ('out') and 'rumpere' ('to break').