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protrusive

adjective pro·tru·sive \-ˈtrü-siv, -ziv\

Definition of PROTRUSIVE

archaic : thrusting forward

: prominent, protuberant <a protrusive jaw>

: obtrusive, pushing <a coarse protrusive manner>

— pro·tru·sive·ly adverb

— pro·tru·sive·ness noun

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Synonyms: busy, interfering, intruding, meddlesome, meddling, nosy (or nosey), obtrusive, officious, presuming, presumptuous, intrusive, prying, pushing, pushy, snoopy

Medical Dictionary

adjective pro·tru·sive \-ˈtrü-siv, -ziv\

: thrusting forward <protrusive movements of the jaw>

: prominent, protuberant <a protrusive jaw>

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