Protrusion

Pronunciation: /prəˈtruːʒən/

Definitions of protrusion

noun a thing that protrudes, such as a part of an object that extends beyond its normal outline

Example Sentences

A1 The rock had a small protrusion sticking out of it.

A2 She felt a sharp pain in her foot from stepping on a protrusion in the ground.

B1 The protrusion on the tree trunk made it difficult to climb.

B2 The architectural design featured a unique protrusion that added character to the building.

C1 The protrusion on the surface of the metal indicated a potential flaw in the material.

C2 The protrusion of the mountain peak was visible from miles away.

Examples of protrusion in a Sentence

formal The protrusion on the wall was caused by a structural defect.

informal Watch out for that protrusion on the sidewalk, you might trip over it.

slang I stubbed my toe on that dang protrusion sticking out of the ground.

figurative Her anger was like a sharp protrusion in the conversation, impossible to ignore.

Grammatical Forms of protrusion

• past tense: protruded
• plural: protrusions
• comparative: more protruding
• superlative: most protruding
• present tense: protrude
• future tense: will protrude
• perfect tense: has protruded
• continuous tense: is protruding
• singular: protrusion
• positive degree: protrusive
• infinitive: to protrude
• gerund: protruding
• participle: protruding

Origin and Evolution of protrusion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'protrusion' originated from the Latin word 'protrudere', which means 'to thrust forward'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'protrusion' has retained its original meaning of something sticking out or projecting forward, but it has also come to be used in various contexts such as in anatomy, engineering, and technology.