adjective🔗ShareFrom an external source; not innate or inherent, foreign."The plant grew an adventitious root from its stem after it was knocked over, showing its ability to survive even in unexpected circumstances. "naturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAccidental, additional, appearing casually."The adventitious meeting with a former colleague led to a new job opportunity. "appearancenatureeventqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareNot congenital; acquired."His adventitious hearing loss was likely caused by years of working in a loud factory. "medicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDeveloping in an unusual place or from an unusual source."The plant grew adventitious roots from its stem, not from its seed. "biologymedicineplantorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
