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Protrusive vs Prominent - What's the difference?

protrusive | prominent |

As adjectives the difference between protrusive and prominent

is that protrusive is that protrudes; protruding while prominent is standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.

protrusive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • that protrudes; protruding
  • rather conspicuous; obtrusive

    • Derived terms

    *protrusive occlusion

    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

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    Derived terms

    * prominently

    Related terms

    * prominence

    See also

    * imminent * eminent

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