adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   That emerges, or bursts through; breaking forth.

   "The sun spun aloft, an erumpent orb of balling glory thrilling the blue sky with its brilliance."

Example

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"The sun spun aloft, an erumpent orb of balling glory thrilling the blue sky with its brilliance."

Etymology

From Latin ērumpēns, present active participle of ērumpō (“break forth”).

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