intrusional
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the act of intruding: "intrusional" describes something pertaining to or characterized by intrusion, especially in a forceful or unwelcome manner.
- Geological context: In geology, "intrusional" refers to the process or features associated with the forcing of molten rock (magma) into existing rock formations.
Usage Examples
- (Describing unwelcome meddling.)
- (Referring to geological intrusion.)
Advanced Usage
"intrusional thoughts": unwanted, involuntary thoughts that disrupt mental focus.
- She struggled with intrusional thoughts that interfered with her daily life. (Unwelcome mental intrusions.)
"intrusional boundary": in geology, the contact zone between an igneous intrusion and the surrounding rock.
- The intrusional boundary showed signs of metamorphism. (The edge where magma met existing rock.)
Variants and Related Words
Intrusion (noun): the act of intruding or the state of being intruded.
- The intrusion of noise into the library was annoying. (Unwelcome entry.)
Intrusive (adj): tending to intrude; characterized by intrusion.
- The intrusive questions made the interviewee uncomfortable. (Overly probing.)
Synonyms
- Meddlesome: given to interfering in others' affairs.
- Invasive: tending to spread or intrude in an unwelcome way.
- Unwelcome: not received with pleasure; unwanted.
Related Idioms
To be in one's face: to be overly present or intrusive.
- His constant advice was in my face, so I asked him to stop. (Intrusive and annoying.)
To cross a line: to intrude beyond acceptable limits.
- By reading my diary, she crossed a line. (Intruded on privacy.)