Definition of CONVULSIVE

convulsive

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
    • "convulsive motions"
  • resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent
    • "a convulsive rage"
    • "convulsive laughter"

Adj

  • Marked by or having the nature of convulsions.
  • Having or producing convulsions.

Origin / Etymology

From French convulsif.

Synonyms

spasmodic, spastic

Scrabble Score: 18

convulsive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
convulsive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
convulsive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

convulsive is a valid Words With Friends word