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Definition of volcanic

volcanic

/vɑːlˈkæn.ɪk/
vol · can · ic
Adverb:volcanically
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volcanic Lexical Profile

volcanic Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Relating to, produced by, or characteristic of a volcano or volcanoes.

Example

"The fertile soil on the island was formed from centuries of volcanic ash."

2

Prone to sudden, violent, or passionate outbursts of emotion or activity; explosive.

Example

"The director was known for his volcanic temper on set whenever filming fell behind schedule."

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• Rhymes for volcanic

• Nearby Words

voip
volatile
volatility
volcanic
volcanism
volcano
vole

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'volcano', which entered English via Italian from the Latin 'Vulcanus', the Roman god of fire and metalworking.

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