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Meaning of protrusions
A protrusion refers to something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Etymology of protrusions
The word "protrusions" comes from the Latin "protrudere," which means "to thrust forward," and is a combination of "pro" (meaning "forward" or "out") and "trudere" (meaning "to thrust")
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including anatomy, architecture, and geography, to describe any part of an object or surface that projects outward
Synonyms
bulges
swellings
projections
outgrowths
extensions
extrusions
growths
excrescences
protuberances
knobs
bumps
lumps
ridges
ledges
overhangs
juttings
salients
embossings
convexities
prominences
elevations
swellings
enlargements
expansions
protruding parts
bulging parts
Definitions
- A part of something that sticks out or projects from a surface
- A thing that protrudes or projects from something else
- Something that bulges or swells out from a surrounding surface
Usage Examples
- The rock face had several protrusions that made it difficult to climb
- The new building had a series of protrusions on its facade that provided additional structural support
- The doctor examined the patient's protrusions to determine the cause of the swelling
Antonyms
depressions
cavities
hollows
indentations
recesses
concavities
invaginations
infoldings
inversions
turnings
foldings
tuckings
recessions
retractions
withdrawals
shrinkages
diminutions
reductions
decreases