— protrusively , adj. — protrusiveness , n.
/proh trooh"siv, preuh-/ , adj.
1. projecting or protuberant; thrusting forward, upward, or outward.
2. obtrusive.
3. Archaic. pushing forward; having propulsive force.
[ 1670-80; protrus ( us ) (ptp. of protrudere to PROTRUDE) + -IVE ]