First Known Use: 15th century
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intrusion
noun in·tru·sion \in-ˈtrü-zhən\
Definition of INTRUSION
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: the forcible entry of molten rock or magma into or between other rock formations; also : the intruded magma
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Origin of INTRUSION
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin intrusion-, intrusio, from Latin intrudere
Rhymes with INTRUSION
affusion, allusion, Carthusian, collusion, conclusion, confusion, contusion, delusion, diffusion, effusion, elusion, exclusion, extrusion, illusion, inclusion, infusion, Malthusian, obtrusion, occlusion, perfusion, prelusion, profusion, prolusion, protrusion, reclusion, seclusion, transfusion, Venusian
INTRUSION Defined for Kids
intrusion
noun in·tru·sion \in-ˈtrü-zhən\
Definition of INTRUSION for Kids
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: the act of going or forcing in without being wanted
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: something that goes in or interferes without being wanted <The phone call was an unwelcome intrusion.>
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