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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An organism that is suddenly more prevalent in a region, due to irruption.

   "Connor advises birders to wait until late in the winter to look for irruptives."

Adjective

1. 1
   Having the quality of irrupting or making irruptions.

Adjective

1. 1
   of igneous rock that has solidified beneath the earth's surface; granite or diorite or gabbro wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

intrusiveadvancingassailingassaultingattackingcharging

Example

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"Connor advises birders to wait until late in the winter to look for irruptives."

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