uneruptive

/juːnɪˈrʌptɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

not erupting or not erupting easily; not rising or bursting forth violently

“The geologist studied the volcano’s uneruptive behavior over the past few years.”

2. noun

an eruption that does not occur or occurs easily; a lack of eruption

“The geologist attributed the volcano’s uneruptive status to the lack of magma pressure.”

Synonyms

  • non-eruptive
  • subterranean

Antonyms

  • eruptive
  • explosive