a. [f. L. concuss- ppl. stem (see above) + -IVE.] Of the nature of or pertaining to concussion.
1572. J. Jones, Bathes of Bath, I. 7 a. Concussiue, or shaking paine, procedeth of matter, that is resolued betwene the muscles and panyoles.
1615. Crooke, Body of Man, 426. It is a concussiue motion.
1794. Gisborne, Walks Forest, I. (1796), 15. With concussive roar Echoed the cliffs.
1866. Ansted, in Intell. Observ., No. 52. 275. Concussive movements or earthquakes.
