Protuberance

Pronunciation: /prəˈtuːbərəns/

Definitions of protuberance

noun a bulge or swelling

Example Sentences

A1 The bump on his forehead was a noticeable protuberance.

A2 The tree had a large protuberance on its trunk.

B1 The protuberance on the rock made it difficult to climb.

B2 The protuberance on the old building was a result of poor construction.

C1 The protuberance on the sculpture added depth and dimension to the artwork.

C2 The protuberance on the mountain was a striking feature of the landscape.

Examples of protuberance in a Sentence

formal The doctor noticed a protuberance on the patient's abdomen during the examination.

informal I can see a weird protuberance on your backpack, what is it?

slang Dude, check out the protuberance on that guy's head, it looks ridiculous!

figurative Her anger was like a protuberance in the room, impossible to ignore.

Grammatical Forms of protuberance

• plural: protuberances
• comparative: more protuberant
• superlative: most protuberant
• present tense: protuberates
• future tense: will protuberate
• perfect tense: has protuberated
• continuous tense: is protuberating
• singular: protuberance
• positive degree: protuberant
• infinitive: to protuberate
• gerund: protuberating
• participle: protuberated

Origin and Evolution of protuberance

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'protuberance' originated from the Latin word 'protuberantia', which is derived from the verb 'protuberare' meaning 'to swell forth'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'protuberance' has retained its original meaning of something that protrudes or sticks out, but it has also come to be used in a more figurative sense to describe anything that is prominent or conspicuous.