protuberance
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noun \prō-ˈtü-b(ə-)rən(t)s, -ˈtyü-\Definition of PROTUBERANCE
1
: something that is protuberant
2
: the quality or state of being protuberant
See Examples of PROTUBERANCE
- <the tree trunk had several mossy protuberances where branches had once grown>
First Known Use of PROTUBERANCE
1646
Related to PROTUBERANCE
- Synonyms
- bunch, convexity, jut, overhang, projection, protrusion, bulge, swell
- Antonyms
- cavity, concave, concavity, dent, depression, dint, hollow, indent, indentation, indenture, pit, recess
See Synonym Discussion at projection
pro·tu·ber·ance
noun \prō-ˈt(y)ü-b(ə-)rən(t)s\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PROTUBERANCE
1
: something that is protuberant <a bony protuberance>
2
: the quality or state of being protuberant
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