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protrusive

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

adjective

  1. projecting or protuberant; thrusting forward, upward, or outward.

  2. obtrusive.

  3. Archaic. pushing forward; having propulsive force.

protrusive British  
/ prəˈtruːsɪv /

adjective

  1. tending to project or jut outwards

  2. a less common word for obtrusive

  3. archaic causing propulsion

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Etymology

Origin of protrusive

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

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