Dictionary Entry
adventitious
Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.əs/Word FrequencyUncommon (3.02)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)From an external source; not innate or inherent, foreign.
In a Sentence
“The adventitious growth of mold on the wall was caused by excess humidity.”
Published Usage Examples
“Cuttings are plant pieces, usually stems or branches, capable of growing new roots, called adventitious roots.”
“Leaf-buds occasionally arise from the roots, when they are called adventitious; this occurs in many fruit trees, poplars, elms and others.”
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Origin
Late 16th century, from Latin adventicius ‘coming from outside’.
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