intrusive
adjective
in·tru·sive
in-ˈtrü-siv 
-ziv
2
a
: projecting inward
an intrusive arm of the sea
b(1)
of a rock
: having been forced while in a plastic state into cavities or between layers
(2)
: plutonic
3
: having nothing that corresponds to a sound or letter in orthography or etymon
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intrusive
noun
intrusively
adverb
intrusiveness
noun
Examples of intrusive in a Sentence
a loud and intrusive person
She tried to be helpful without being intrusive.
Intrusive reporters disturbed their privacy.
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The team claims that the robot pill, which is made to be precise and mobile, will provide a less intrusive option to conventional diagnostic techniques like biopsies.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2025
This is going to be so helpful because it’s positioned in a way that’s not intrusive.
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“Intrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrusive. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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intrusive
adjective
in·tru·sive
in-ˈtrü-siv
-ziv
1
a
: characterized by intrusion
intrusive memories
b
: intruding where one is not welcome or invited
intrusive neighbors
2
: having been forced while in a melted state into cavities or between layers
intrusive rocks
intrusive
noun
intrusively
adverb
intrusiveness
noun
Legal Definition
intrusive
adjective
in·tru·sive
in-ˈtrü-siv
: characterized by intrusion
intrusively
adverb
intrusiveness
noun
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