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convulsive Meaning & Definition

/kənˈvʌlsɪv/

What Does Convulsive Mean?

Convulsive is used as an adjective meaning Marked by or having the nature of convulsions. It is also used to mean Having or producing convulsions.

Quick Facts About Convulsive

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation//kənˈvʌlsɪv//
Syllables1
Synonymsunsteady, violent and spastic
Comparative / superlativemore convulsive, most convulsive

Convulsive Definition (Adjective)

  1. Marked by or having the nature of convulsions.
  2. Having or producing convulsions.

Synonyms of Convulsive

Convulsive synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Convulsive

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Convulsive in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

convulsive (comparative more convulsive, superlative most convulsive)

Words That Rhyme With Convulsive

impulsiverepulsivecompulsivepulsivegrilse ofpulse ofrepulse of

Origin of Convulsive

From French convulsif.

How to Pronounce Convulsive

You say convulsive as //kənˈvʌlsɪv//. It has 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Convulsive

What part of speech is convulsive?

Convulsive is an adjective.

What is another word for convulsive?

Close synonyms of convulsive are unsteady, violent and spastic. See the full list of convulsive synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of convulsive?

The comparative form is more convulsive and the superlative form is most convulsive.

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