protrusions

Meanings

• noun

  An extension or projecting part, especially one that is abnormal or unwanted.

  - "The tree had a protrusion on its trunk."
  - "His nose was a prominent protrusion on his face."

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Antonyms

indentation

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Synonyms

protuberance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with protrusions
recluses , prejudices , advices

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Variants

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protrusion , protrusions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'protrudere' meaning 'to thrust out or project'

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Trivia

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1. Protrusions can be found in various forms in the human body, such as the ears, nose, and belly button.

2. The largest known protrusion on a living organism is the elephant's trunk, which can be up to 13 feet long.

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Related Concepts

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1. protuberance: A large or prominent projection or growth.

2. exostosis: A bony growth on the outside of a bone.

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Culture

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Protrusions can be found in various forms in nature, such as the trunks of trees or the spines of certain animals. In medical contexts, protrusions can refer to abnormal growths or deformities.

How to Memorize "protrusions"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tree trunk with a large, bulging protrusion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'protrusion' with the word 'project' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Protrusions are Projecting Out' to remember the meaning.

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