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intrusive

The correct spelling is intrusive.

How to pronounce intrusive

/ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/
noun

IPA: /ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/

Say it like: Int-rus-ive

The correct spelling is intrusive. An igneous rock that is forced, while molten, into cracks or between other layers of rock For example: "Did it ever cross your mind that he might find all those questions you ask intrusive?"

Usage Examples

Did it ever cross your mind that he might find all those questions you ask intrusive?

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An igneous rock that is forced, while molten, into cracks or between other layers of rock

adjective

  1. 1.Tending to intrude; doing that which is not welcome; interrupting or disturbing; entering without permission or welcome.
  2. 2.Of rocks: forced, while in a plastic or molten state, into the cavities or between the cracks or layers of other rocks.

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