English Explanatory Dictionary

convulsive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/kənˈvʌlsɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-convulsive.wav

Word forms

convulsive more convulsive most convulsive

Etymology

From French convulsif.

Related words

chemoconvulsive convulsant convulse convulsion

Derived words

anticonvulsive convulsively convulsiveness electroconvulsive nonconvulsive photoconvulsive postconvulsive proconvulsive subconvulsive
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