prō.ˈtrüsiv, (ˈ)prō.|t-, -üziv adjective
Etymology: Latin protrus us (past participle of protrudere to protrude) + English -ive
1. archaic : that thrusts forward or pushes along : propulsive
2. : that protrudes : protuberant
a protrusive jaw
to pull a protrusive manuscript from one's pocket
3. : characterized by obtrusiveness : that forces attention
a protrusive boisterous manner
• pro·tru·sive·ly -ə̇vlē adverb
• pro·tru·sive·ness -ivnə̇s noun -es