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PROTUBERANCY

pro·tu·ber·an·cy
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-too-ber-uh n-see, -tyoo-, pruh-]
    • /proʊˈtu bər ən si, -ˈtyu-, prə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-too-ber-uh n-see, -tyoo-, pruh-]
    • /proʊˈtu bər ən si, -ˈtyu-, prə-/

Definition of protuberancy word

  • abbreviation PROTUBERANCY protuberance. 1
Just one definition for protuberancy

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Origin of protuberancy

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; protuber(ant) + -ancy

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Parts of speech for Protuberancy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Protuberancy

protuberancy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

protuberancy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for protuberancy

noun protuberancy

  • jutting — to extend beyond the main body or line; project; protrude (often followed by out): The narrow strip of land juts out into the bay.
Just one Synonym for protuberancy

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