Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adscititious
Adjective
/ˌæd.sɪˈtɪʃ.əs/
Definition
Added or derived from an external source; not inherent or intrinsic.
Examples
- The team made adscititious contributions to the project that enhanced its overall quality.
- His adscititious knowledge of the topics discussed made him a valuable participant in the discussion.
- Adscititious elements in the design were carefully curated to complement the existing features.
Meaning
The term adscititious refers to something that is supplementary and originates from outside of the main subject or entity. It denotes an addition that is not part of the original or core makeup.
Synonyms
- Supplemental
- Additional
- Extraneous
- Auxiliary