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protrusive

 
Dictionary: pro·tru·sive   (prō-trū'sĭv, prə-) pronunciation
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adj.
  1. Tending to protrude; protruding.
  2. Unduly or disagreeably conspicuous; obtrusive.
protrusively pro·tru'sive·ly adv.
protrusiveness pro·tru'sive·ness n.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: thrusting outward
  Antonym: intrusive (meaning #3)

 
 
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