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protrusion

 

[ prəˈtruːʒ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The action or state of protruding or being protruded.

Synonyms

bulge, extending, jut

Examples of usage

  • He had a small protrusion on his forehead.
  • The protrusion of the rock made it difficult to climb.
Context #2 | Noun

architecture

An object or part that is sticking out from a surface.

Synonyms

outcrop, overhang, projection

Examples of usage

  • The building's design included several protrusions.
  • The protrusion of the balcony added character to the house.
Context #3 | Noun

medical

A hernia or other abnormal body part that sticks out abnormally.

Synonyms

bulge, hernia, swelling

Examples of usage

  • The doctor diagnosed him with a protrusion in his abdomen.
  • The protrusion required surgical intervention.

Translations

Translations of the word "protrusion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 protuberância

🇮🇳 उभराव

🇩🇪 Vorsprung

🇮🇩 penonjolan

🇺🇦 виступ

🇵🇱 występ

🇯🇵 突起 (とっき)

🇫🇷 protubérance

🇪🇸 protuberancia

🇹🇷 çıkıntı

🇰🇷 돌출

🇸🇦 بروز

🇨🇿 výrůstek

🇸🇰 výčnelok

🇨🇳 突起 (tūqǐ)

🇸🇮 izboklina

🇮🇸 útstæði

🇰🇿 шығыңқы

🇬🇪 გამოწევა

🇦🇿 çıxıntı

🇲🇽 protuberancia

Etymology

The word 'protrusion' originated from the Latin word 'protrudere', which means 'to thrust forth'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of protrusion has been observed in various aspects of life, from anatomy to architecture. The word has evolved to encompass not just physical extensions but also metaphorical meanings. Protrusion remains a versatile term used to describe anything that sticks out or extends beyond a surface.

See also: protrude, protruding.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,305, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.