noun
incursion
ihng-KUR-zhuhn
Incursion (noun) means a sudden military raid or invasion into another territory. Example: “The army launched an incursion across the border.”
noun
1
A sudden military raid or invasion into another territory.
"The army launched an incursion across the border."
2
An unwelcome intrusion or advance into an area or field.
"The report warned of an incursion into people's digital privacy."
How to use incursion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sudden move into territory that doesn't belong to you, whether military or figurative.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
military incursion
border incursion
incursion into
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Word forms
- Plural
- incursions
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Etymology
From Old French incursion, from Latin incursiō ("an attack, assault"), from incurrere ("to run into").
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Rhymes for incursion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “incursion” mean?
The word “incursion” means a sudden military raid or invasion into another territory. In plain terms, a sudden move into territory that doesn't belong to you, whether military or figurative.
How do you pronounce “incursion”?
“Incursion” is pronounced ihng-KUR-zhuhn (/ɪŋˈkɜː(ɹ)ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “incursion” in a sentence?
Here is “incursion” used in a sentence: “The army launched an incursion across the border.”
What is another word for “incursion”?
Words with a similar meaning to “incursion” include attack and movement.
What is the opposite of “incursion”?
The opposite of “incursion” — its antonyms — are attack, movement and excursion.
What part of speech is “incursion”?
“Incursion” is a noun.
Where does the word “incursion” come from?
The word “incursion” comes from Latin. From Old French incursion, from Latin incursiō ("an attack, assault"), from incurrere ("to run into").
How many meanings does “incursion” have?
“Incursion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden military raid or invasion into another territory.
