Main Entry:: erupt
Pronunciation:: \i-ˈrəpt\
Function:: verb
Etymology:: Latin eruptus, past participle of erumpere to burst forth, from e- + rumpere to break — more at reave
Date:: 1657

intransitive verb1 a (1): to burst from limits or restraint (2)of a tooth : to emerge through the gum b: to force out or release suddenly and often violently something (as lava or steam) that is pent up c: to become active or violent especially suddenly : break forth <war could erupt at any moment> <the audience erupted in applause>2: to break out with or as if with a skin eruptiontransitive verb: to force out or release usually suddenly and violently <a volcano erupting lava and ash>

— erupt·ible

\-ˈrəp-tə-bəl\ adjective

— erup·tive

\-tiv\ adjective

— erup·tive·ly adverb

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