percussive
pronunciation
How to pronounce percussive in British English:
UK [pəˈkʌsɪv]
How to pronounce percussive in American English:
US [pərˈkʌsɪv]
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- Adjective:
- involving percussion or featuring percussive instruments
Word Origin
- percussive (adj.)
- 1735, from Latin percuss-, past participle stem of percutere (see percussion) + -ive.
Example
- 1. Percussive world charm roses bloomed passion .
- 2. Percussive piling work is prohibited during the restricted hours and requires a permit even during daytime .
- 3. Involving percussion or featuring percussive instruments .
- 4. Some of the aircraft using the percussive attack , while others will be fired weapons to attack .
- 5. A valid construction noise permit issued by the environmental protection department is required for the carrying out of percussive piling during the permitted hours .