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ir·rupt
 irrupt
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- pronunciation:
- ih
ruhpt
- features:
- Word Parts
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intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
irrupts, irrupting, irrupted |
| definition 1: |
to burst in suddenly or forcefully.
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| definition 2: |
of an animal population, to increase abruptly in numbers.
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| derivation: |
irruption (n.) |
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