convulsive
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convulsive (comparative more convulsive, superlative most convulsive)
- Marked by or having the nature of convulsions.
- 1837, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], “A First Night”, in Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides. […], volume II, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, page 68:
- He scarcely appeared to heed what was doing on the stage; perhaps Norboume was the only one who noticed the convulsive movement of the bitten lip, or the slight shudder which shook him at any unexpected sound.
- Having or producing convulsions.
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having or producing convulsions
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French[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /kɔ̃.vyl.siv/
Audio (file) - Homophone: convulsives
Adjective[edit]
convulsive
Italian[edit]
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Adjective[edit]
convulsive
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