protuberence

Meanings

• noun

  A projecting part or organ, especially one that is abnormal or unwelcome.

  - "The mole on his back was a benign protuberance."
  - "The old tree had a large protuberance that served as a home for bees."

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Rhymes

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recluse , abscess , access

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Variants

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protuberance , protuberances

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'protuberance' meaning 'projecting forward'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known protuberance on Earth is the Matterhorn in Switzerland.

2. In the human body, the largest protuberance is the liver.

3. The term 'protuberance' is also used in astronomy to describe a bulge or extension of a celestial body.

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1. protrusion: A synonym for protuberance, referring to a projecting part or organ.

2. swelling: A type of protuberance that refers to a large, often abnormal, increase in size of a body part or organ.

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Culture

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In literature, protuberances have been used to describe various features of characters and objects. For instance, in Herman Melville's Moby Dick, the white whale has a 'protuberant' head. In art, protuberances can be seen in sculptures and paintings to represent various body parts or features.

How to Memorize "protuberence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bump or growth on the surface of an object or body.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a mole or a wart on the skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'protuberance' as 'projecting forward'.

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