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adventitious definition

ad·ven·ti·tious (ad′ven tis̸h′əs, -vən-)

adjective

  1. added from outside; not inherent; accidental
  2. occurring in unusual or abnormal places adventitious roots growing on a stem

Etymology: L adventicius, coming from abroad: see Advent

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