Irruption

/ɪˈrʌpʃn/
noun

A sudden or violent entry or appearance.

The quiet morning was disrupted by an irruption of birds.
Visual representation of "irruption" - A sudden or violent entry or appearance.

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  • irruption of birds
  • irruption of noise
noun

In biology, a sudden increase in an animal population.

The sudden irruption of locusts devastated the crops.
Visual representation of "irruption" - In biology, a sudden increase in an animal population.

Often appears as...

  • irruption of locusts
  • irruption of mice

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noun

A sudden or violent entry or appearance.

The quiet morning was disrupted by an irruption of birds.
Visual representation of "irruption" - A sudden or violent entry or appearance.

Often appears as...

  • irruption of birds
  • irruption of noise
noun

In biology, a sudden increase in an animal population.

The sudden irruption of locusts devastated the crops.
Visual representation of "irruption" - In biology, a sudden increase in an animal population.

Often appears as...

  • irruption of locusts
  • irruption of mice

Usage tips

Disapproving

Academic

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Sudden Disruption

Emphasizes a rapid disturbance or interruption by an unexpected event.

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The irruption of protesters in the conference caused chaos.
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Dramatic Entrance

Used to describe an entry or appearance that is striking and captures attention.

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An irruption of performers took the stage by storm.
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Negative Connotation

Often has a negative connotation, implying an unwelcome or intrusive event.

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The meeting was interrupted by the abrupt irruption of noise from outside.
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Michel Foucault

French Historian

The history of thought, of knowledge, of philosophy, of literature seems to be seeking, and discovering, more and more discontinuities, whereas history itself appears to be abandoning the irruption of events in favor of stable structures.
Portrait of Michel Foucault

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Michel Foucault

French Historian

The history of thought, of knowledge, of philosophy, of literature seems to be seeking, and discovering, more and more discontinuities, whereas history itself appears to be abandoning the irruption of events in favor of stable structures.
Portrait of Michel Foucault
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