adventitious

Meanings

• adjective

  Unexpected; not essential or inherent; fortuitous.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.əs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

accidental , spontaneous , sporadic , extrinsic , acquired

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with adventitious
devious , delicious , ambitious

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Variants

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adventitious , adventitiously

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'adventitius' meaning 'belonging to what comes from without' or 'arising from without'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'adventitious' is also used in botany to describe plant growths that are not part of the normal plant structure.

2. The word 'adventitious' is often used in the context of insurance to refer to coverage for unexpected events or risks.

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Related Concepts

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1. accidental: Related concept: 'Adventitious' and 'accidental' are synonymous, meaning occurring unexpectedly or unintentionally.

2. serendipity: Related concept: 'Adventitious' events can lead to serendipitous discoveries or fortunate accidents.

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Culture

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In literature, 'adventitious' is often used to describe unexpected events or circumstances that add complexity to a story. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth's 'adventitious' sleepwalking scene reveals her guilt and inner turmoil.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'adventitious' and the idea of something unexpected or arising from outside sources.

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