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non-intrusive

non--in·tru·sive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te in-troo-siv]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ɪnˈtru sɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te in-troo-siv]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ɪnˈtru sɪv/

Definitions of non-intrusive word

  • adjective non-intrusive tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome: intrusive memories of a lost love. 1
  • adjective non-intrusive characterized by or involving intrusion. 1
  • adjective non-intrusive intruding; thrusting in. 1
  • adjective non-intrusive Geology. (of a rock) having been forced between preexisting rocks or rock layers while in a molten or plastic condition. noting or pertaining to plutonic rocks. 1
  • adjective non-intrusive Phonetics. excrescent (def 2). 1
See all 5 definitions of non-intrusive

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Origin of non-intrusive

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at intrusion, -ive

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Parts of speech for Non-intrusive

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Non-intrusive

non-intrusive popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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