INTRUSIVE


Meaning of INTRUSIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈtrü-siv, -ziv ]

adjective

Date: 15th century

1.

a. : characterized by intrusion

b. : intruding where one is not welcome or invited

2.

a. : projecting inward

an intrusive arm of the sea

b.

(1) of a rock : having been forced while in a plastic state into cavities or between layers

(2) : plutonic

3. : having nothing that corresponds to a sound or letter in orthography or etymon

intrusive t in ˈmints for mince

Synonyms: see impertinent

• intrusive noun

• in·tru·sive·ly adverb

• in·tru·sive·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.