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ADSCITITIOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does adscititious mean?
• ADSCITITIOUS (adjective)
The adjective ADSCITITIOUS has 2 senses:
1. added or derived from something outside; not inherent
2. supplemental; not part of the real or essential nature of a thing
Familiarity information: ADSCITITIOUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Added or derived from something outside; not inherent
Context example:
an adscititious habit rather than an inherent taste
Similar:
extrinsic (not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Supplemental; not part of the real or essential nature of a thing
Context example:
adscititious vowels
Similar:
inessential; unessential (not basic or fundamental)
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