incursion Meaning & Definition
/ɪŋˈkɜː(ɹ)ʒən/
What Does Incursion Mean?
As a noun, incursion means A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of destruction, plunder, or bodily harm rather than an intent to conquer territory or alter the established government; contrast invasion in its narrow sense. It can also mean An aggressive movement into somewhere; an invasion in the general sense.
Word Facts for Incursion
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪŋˈkɜː(ɹ)ʒən/ |
| Synonyms | penetration, attack and movement |
| Antonyms | attack, movement and excursion |
| Plural | incursions |
Incursion Definition (Noun)
- A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of destruction, plunder, or bodily harm rather than an intent to conquer territory or alter the established government; contrast invasion in its narrow sense.
- An aggressive movement into somewhere; an invasion in the general sense.
- A function hosted within an educational institution, especially by or for students, for recreation, research, education or a display of works.
Noun
- An aggressive movement into somewhere; an invasion.
Synonyms of Incursion
Incursion synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Incursion
Word Forms & Grammar
incursion (plural incursions)
Words That Rhyme With Incursion
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Origin of Incursion
From Middle English, borrowed from Old French, from Latin incursiō.
Questions People Ask About Incursion
What part of speech is incursion?
Incursion is a noun.
What is another word for incursion?
Close synonyms of incursion are penetration, attack and movement. See the full list of incursion synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of incursion?
The plural of incursion is incursions.