nonintrusive

in·tru·sive

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Definitions of nonintrusive word

adjective nonintrusive tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome: intrusive memories of a lost love. 1
adjective nonintrusive characterized by or involving intrusion. 1
adjective nonintrusive intruding; thrusting in. 1
adjective nonintrusive Geology. (of a rock) having been forced between preexisting rocks or rock layers while in a molten or plastic condition. noting or pertaining to plutonic rocks. 1
adjective nonintrusive Phonetics. excrescent (def 2). 1
noun nonintrusive Not intrusive. 1

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at intrusion, -ive

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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