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obtrusion

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ob·​tru·​sion | \ əb-ˈtrü-zhən How to pronounce obtrusion (audio) , äb-\

Definition of obtrusion

1 : an act of obtruding
2 : something that is obtruded

First Known Use of obtrusion

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for obtrusion

Late Latin obtrusion-, obtrusio, from Latin obtrudere

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