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Protrusion vs Prominent - What's the difference?

protrusion | prominent |

As a noun protrusion

is (uncountable) the act of protruding.

As an adjective prominent is

standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.

protrusion

English

Noun

  • (uncountable) The act of protruding.
  • (uncountable) The state of being protruded.
  • (countable) Anything that protrudes.

    • Related terms

    * protrude * protuberance

    See also

    * hernia

    prominent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
  • Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
  • Eminent; distinguished above others.

    • Synonyms

    *

    Derived terms

    * prominently

    Related terms

    * prominence

    See also

    * imminent * eminent

    External links

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