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intrusive
[ in-troo-siv ]
adjective
- tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome:
intrusive memories of a lost love.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
- characterized by or involving intrusion.
- intruding; thrusting in.
- Geology.
- (of a rock) having been forced between preexisting rocks or rock layers while in a molten or plastic condition.
- noting or pertaining to plutonic rocks.
- Phonetics. excrescent ( def 2 ).
intrusive
/ ɪˈٰːɪ /
adjective
- characterized by intrusion or tending to intrude
- (of igneous rocks) formed by intrusion Compare extrusive
- phonetics relating to or denoting a speech sound that is introduced into a word or piece of connected speech for a phonetic rather than a historical or grammatical reason, such as the (r) often pronounced between idea and of in the idea of it
Derived Forms
- ˈٰܲԱ, noun
- ˈٰܲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ٰs· adverb
- ·ٰs·Ա noun
- ԴDzi·ٰs adjective
- non·ٰs· adverb
- ܲi·ٰs adjective
- un·ٰs· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of intrusive1
Example Sentences
"It is a very low humming, droning, pulsating noise. It's incredibly intrusive and distressing," she said.
The US embassy in Zambia has warned its citizens to be wary of a new "intrusive" cyber-security law introduced in the southern African country.
Many of those who say Fayed abused them underwent intrusive medical examinations when they were hired.
One of the concerns raised by the regulator was a section in the policy which said that harassment or bullying including intrusive behaviour, name calling or derogatory jokes were serious disciplinary offences.
One councillor said it was "intrusive and deeply frustrating" and some people stay away from the village as a result.
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