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Definition of protrusive - 3 dictionary results

pro⋅tru⋅sive

  [proh-troo-siv, pruh-]
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–adjective
1. projecting or protuberant; thrusting forward, upward, or outward.
2. obtrusive.
3. Archaic. pushing forward; having propulsive force.
Origin:
1670–80; < L prōtrūs(us) (ptp. of prōtrūdere to protrude ) + -ive

Related forms:
pro⋅tru⋅sive⋅ly, adjective
pro⋅tru⋅sive⋅ness, noun
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pro·tru·sive   (prō-trōō'sĭv, prə-)   
adj.  

  1. Tending to protrude; protruding.

  2. Unduly or disagreeably conspicuous; obtrusive.

pro·tru'sive·ly adv., pro·tru'sive·ness n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: pro·tru·sive
Pronunciation: -'trü-siv, -ziv
Function: adjective
1 : thrusting forward <protrusive movementsof the jaw>
2 : PROMINENT, PROTUBERANT protrusive jaw>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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