incursion — a sudden invasion or attack into enemy territory
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden invasion or attack into enemy territory
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/
Example Sentences
- The cat's incursion into the dog's territory resulted in an epic chase scene.
- Mom's incursion into my messy room was swift but devastating.
- The rebels launched a surprise incursion at dawn.
incursion
NOUN[/ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/]
a sudden invasion or attack into enemy territory
Enemy scouts made a sudden incursion across the moonlit border wall.
An innocent excursion's conversion to incursion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'incursio' meaning 'invasion' or 'attack', derived from 'incurrere' (to run into or rush upon), which combines the prefix 'in-' (into) with 'currere' (to run).
Breakdown
in- (into) + curr (run) + -sion (noun suffix, from Latin -sio) = incursion (a running into; an invasion or sudden attack)
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📝Examples
“The cat's incursion into the dog's territory resulted in an epic chase scene.”
“Mom's incursion into my messy room was swift but devastating.”
“The rebels launched a surprise incursion at dawn.”
“Social media represents an incursion into our personal lives.”
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