Protrusion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəˈtɹuːʒən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Protrusion is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act of protruding.
Meaning
(uncountable) The act of protruding.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The state of being protruded.
- (countable) Anything that protrudes.
Example Sentences
A reduction in growth was accompanied by protrusion of the calyx.
The tortoise, with its characteristic protrusion of the head and neck, was a symbol sacred to Venus. It represented the procreative principle.
Word Forms
- protrusions
Synonyms for protrusion
Depending on context, synonyms include protuberance, bulge, prominence, hump, projection, jutting.
Antonyms for protrusion
Common opposites include indentation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jut, projection, jutting, bump, protuberance, bulge.
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