Protrusion: meaning, definitions and examples
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protrusion
[ prəˈtruːʒ(ə)n ]
body part
The action or state of protruding or being protruded.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He had a small protrusion on his forehead.
- The protrusion of the rock made it difficult to climb.
architecture
An object or part that is sticking out from a surface.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The building's design included several protrusions.
- The protrusion of the balcony added character to the house.
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
Word origin
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.