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Definition of Adventitious

1. Adjective. Associated by chance and not an integral part. "They had to decide whether his misconduct was adventitious or the result of a flaw in his character"

Definition of Adventitious

1. a. Added extrinsically; not essentially inherent; accidental or causal; additional; supervenient; foreign.

Definition of Adventitious

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Adventitious

1. Describes roots or shoots or other parts that grow in an uncharacteristic place on a plant (such as roots growing from leaves). (06 May 1997)

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