repercussive Meaning, Definition & Usage

Re`per*cuss"ive adjective

Etymology

Cf. F. répercussif.

Definitions

1. Tending or able to repercuss; having the power of sending back; causing to reverberate.

   Ye repercussive rocks! repeat the sound. W. Pattison.

2. Repellent. Obs. "Blood is stanched by astringent and repecussive medicines." Bacon.
3. Driven back; rebounding; reverberated. "Rages loud the repercussive roar." Thomson.

Re`per*cuss"ive noun

Definitions

1. A repellent. Obs. Bacon.