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Webster 1913 Edition


Protrusive

Pro-tru′sive

,
Adj.
1.
Thrusting or impelling forward;
as,
protrusive
motion
.
E. Darwin.
2.
Capable of being protruded; protrusile.

Webster 1828 Edition


Protrusive

PROTRU'SIVE

,
Adj.
Thrusting or impelling forward; as protrusive motion.

Definition 2024


protrusive

protrusive

English

Adjective

protrusive (comparative more protrusive, superlative most protrusive)

  1. that protrudes; protruding
  2. rather conspicuous; obtrusive

Derived terms

  • protrusive occlusion