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    Convulsive (en. Convulsive)

    /kɔ̃.vyl.siv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an involuntary and sudden muscle contraction.
    He had a convulsive episode during his accident.
    Il a eu une crise convulsive lors de son accident.
    Refers to a sudden and intense behavior or reaction.
    His reaction to the news was almost convulsive.
    Sa réaction à la nouvelle était presque convulsive.
    Related to a disease marked by convulsions.
    She suffers from a convulsive disorder that requires treatment.
    Elle souffre d'une maladie convulsive qui nécessite un traitement.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'convulsivus', derived from 'convellere' which means 'to pull with force'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    convulsive crisis
    A period of involuntary muscle contractions.
    crise convulsive
    convulsive movement
    A sudden and jerky movement.
    mouvement convulsif

    Related Words

    convulsion
    An involuntary muscle contraction.
    convulsion
    spasm
    A sudden muscle contraction.
    spasme
    tetany
    A state of severe muscle spasms.
    tétanie

    Slang Meanings

    To have an extreme reaction.
    He had a convulsive reaction to the joke.
    Il a eu une réaction convulsive à la blague.
    To be very agitated.
    She is in a convulsive state after drinking too much.
    Elle est dans un état convulsif après avoir trop bu.