obtrusion

[ uhb-troo-zhuhn ]

noun

1. the act of obtruding.
2. something obtruded.

Other Words From

• ob·trusion·ist noun
• preob·trusion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of obtrusion¹

1570–80; < Late Latin obtrūsiōn- (stem of obtrūsiō ), equivalent to Latin obtrūs ( us ) ( obtrūd ( ere ) to obtrude + tus past participle suffix, with dt > s ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

All throughout He has been speaking with authority, but has, as usual, avoided the obtrusion of His personal prerogative.

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But the merits of a class are not best seen by the obtrusion of its more eminent members, but by the average.

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And the eye is offended by the continual obtrusion of ulcers, cripplings, and deformities.

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His constant obtrusion of himself into the matter annoyed her very much.

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Where he sat with his Mary they were sheltered from any but chance obtrusion.

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