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adventitious

The word “adventitious” has 4 syllables: ad-ven-ti-tious

It's pronounced as /ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.əs/

What is synonym and antonym for adventitious?

In the thesaurus, “adventitious” has 16 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for adventitious along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for adventitious

Antonyms for adventitious

Meanings of adventitious

  • adjective
    1. From an external source; not innate or inherent, foreign.
    2. Accidental, additional, appearing casually.
    3. Not congenital; acquired.
    4. Developing in an unusual place or from an unusual source.

Example Sentences

  • The plant developed adventitious roots after being exposed to water.
  • His success was partly due to adventitious opportunities that came his way.
  • The scientist studied the adventitious growths on the tree bark.
  • Some insects exhibit adventitious behaviors when their environment changes.
  • The team benefited from adventitious circumstances that favored their project.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to adventitious, such as: accidental, alien, basic, congenital, deep-seated, essential, exterior.

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