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View synonyms for protrusive

protrusive

[ proh-troo-siv, pruh- ]

adjective

  1. projecting or protuberant; thrusting forward, upward, or outward.
  3. Archaic. pushing forward; having propulsive force.

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Other Words From

  • pro·trusive·ly adjective
  • pro·trusive·ness noun
  • nonpro·trusive adjective
  • nonpro·trusive·ly adverb
  • nonpro·trusive·ness noun
  • unpro·trusive adjective
  • unpro·trusive·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of protrusive1

1670–80; < Latin prōtrūs ( us ) (past participle of prōtrūdere to protrude ) + -ive

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