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Protrusile vs Protrusive - What's the difference?

protrusile | protrusive |

As adjectives the difference between protrusile and protrusive

is that protrusile is capable of being protruded while protrusive is that protrudes; protruding.

protrusile

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Capable of being protruded.

    • Usage notes

    * Used especially of the proboscis of insects.

    protrusive

    English

    Adjective

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

    • Derived terms

    *protrusive occlusion