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adscititious

DEFINITIONS OF: adscititious

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adj added or derived from something outside; not inherent

“an adscititious habit rather than an inherent taste”
Synonyms
extrinsic
not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside

adj supplemental; not part of the real or essential nature of a thing

adscititious vowels”
Synonyms
inessential, unessential
not basic or fundamental
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