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adj
Sticking out.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Synonyms: outstanding, prominent, protuberous, bulging, exserted, extuberant, jutting, obtrusive, projecting, projectory, promontorial, protruding, protuberant, salient
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Giving an outward appearance, in order to avoid a direct connection or to disguise or inflate the real essence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences
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noun
The act by which something is projected.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A projecting part.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Assumption of qualities or mindsets in others based on one's own personality; projection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences
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verb
present participle and gerund of project
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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adjective satellite
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: jutting, projected, protruding, relieved, sticking(p), sticking out(p)
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
17 source translations are retained for this English entry.
