convulsive convulsive /kənˈvʌlsɪv/

adjective

1. () Affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm  ( spastic , spasmodic , convulsive )
   affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
    Convulsive motions
   convulsive motions
    His body made a spasmodic jerk
   his body made a spasmodic jerk
    Spastic movements
   spastic movements
   
2. () Resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent  ( convulsive )
   resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent
    A convulsive rage
   a convulsive rage
    Convulsive laughter
   convulsive laughter