incursion
incursion Lexical Profile
incursion Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A sudden, brief invasion or hostile raid into foreign territory.
"Historical records describe several cross-border incursions along the northern frontier during the fifteenth century."
An unwanted intrusion, entry, or encroachment into a place, sphere of activity, or natural environment (such as by water, wildlife, or a competing organization).
"The coastal barrier was reinforced to prevent the incursion of seawater into the freshwater marshes."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'incursion' (a sudden, hostile raid or unwanted intrusion into a territory or domain) with 'excursion' (a short, pleasurable journey or outing).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 15th century from Latin incursio ('a running against, onset, attack'), derived from the verb incurrere, from in- ('into, upon') and currere ('to run').