Synonyms

protrusive

American

[proh-troo-siv, pruh-] / proʊˈtru sɪv, prə- /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

nonprotrusive adjective
nonprotrusively adverb
nonprotrusiveness noun
protrusively adjective
protrusiveness noun
unprotrusive adjective
unprotrusively adverb

Etymology

Origin of protrusive

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

Example Sentences

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Added to masks are large protrusive noses and painted or glued on features like eyes and mouths.

From Washington Times

“In addition, Samsung has integrated its new Wind Shield technology into the Galaxy Buds Pro. While a less protrusive shape minimizes the wind contact area, specially designed chamber with mesh filters out wind interference.”

From The Verge

She interpreted the virus’s protrusive spikes with tufts of red tissue paper left over from Christmas, and filled up the corona’s hollow with sparkly pompoms and unshelled nuts.

From New York Times

While Donald Trump does not wear a black turban, like the ayatollahs of Iran, his hairdo is no less prominent or protrusive.

From Salon

It had a robustly built and long face with protrusive jaws and a well-developed “sagittal crest,” a ridge of bone atop the head indicating strong jaw muscles.

From Reuters

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