Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Ingressive.
Ingressive - as a noun
A speech sound by which the airstream flows inward through the mouth or nose.
Example: "An ingressive is a speech sound that is articulated using an inwards moving airstream mechanism."
Ingressive - as an adjective
Going or directed inward, entering.
Open to entry or examination.
Example: "The chances that your internet activity is being monitored are low, despite the ingressive nature of the modern internet environment."
(of a speech sound) uttered by drawing air inward through the mouth or nose.
(grammar) aspectually indicating that an action is about to be entered or is in the process of being entered.
Being a source or channel through which water enters or once entered an area.
Example: "This spring is the ingressive source of the water that flows through the cave."
Example Sentences
"The ingressive force of the wind made it difficult to open the door."
"The ingressive nature of the team's attack put pressure on the opponent's defense."
"The ingressive sound of the thunder startled the children."
"The ingressive movement of the enemy troops raised concerns among the villagers."
"The ingressive heat of the desert made it unbearable to walk outside."
Word Game Points
Is INGRESSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ingressive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INGRESSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is INGRESSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ingressive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINGRESSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is INGRESSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ingressive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINGRESSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
