exsert

[ ek-surt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to thrust out.

adjective

1. thrust out; exserted.

exsert

/ ɛkˈsɜːtaɪl; ɛkˈsɜːt /

verb

1. tr to thrust out; protrude

adjective

1. protruded, stretched out, or (esp of stamens) projecting beyond the corolla of a flower

Derived Forms

• exsertile, adjective
• exˈsertion, noun

Other Words From

• ex·sertion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of exsert¹

1655–65; < Latin exsertus stretched out, put forth, variant of exertus; exert

Word History and Origins

Origin of exsert¹

C19: from Latin exserere to thrust out; see exert

Example Sentences

When an insect can at pleasure exsert its head, or withdraw it within the trunk.

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