Word a Day
intrusion
What does intrusion mean?
intrusion (noun): the forcible inclusion or entry of an external group or individual; the act of intruding.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use intrusion in a sentence?
- She viewed sales calls as an unwelcome intrusion. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- The intrusion of the virus rendered our other security efforts useless. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce intrusion?
/ɪnˈtɹuʒən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does intrusion come from?
From Middle English intrusioun, from Old French intrusion, from Medieval Latin intrūsiō, from intrūdō, from Latin in- + trūdō.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “intrusion” mean?
a walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle
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the forcible inclusion or entry of an external group or individual; the act of intruding
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an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
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a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
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