ADVENTITIOUS
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Adventitious.
How to pronounce adventitious:
Adventitious - as an adjective satellite
Associated by chance and not an integral part
Example: "They had to decide whether his misconduct was adventitious or the result of a flaw in his character"
Adventitious - as an adjective
From an external source; not innate or inherent, foreign.
Accidental, additional, appearing casually.
Not congenital; acquired.
Developing in an unusual place or from an unusual source.
Example Sentences
"The plant has adventitious roots that grow above ground."
"A tumor can be considered an adventitious growth."
"Her success in business was entirely adventitious."
"The adventitious events of the day caused a delay in our plans."
"He stumbled upon an adventitious opportunity."
Word Game Points
Is ADVENTITIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, adventitious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ADVENTITIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is ADVENTITIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, adventitious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordADVENTITIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is ADVENTITIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, adventitious is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordADVENTITIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
