Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adventitiously
Adverb
/ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.ən.ə.li/
Definition
Occurring accidentally or unexpectedly; not inherent or innate.
Examples
- He adventitiously discovered the solution during a routine experiment.
- The adventitious roots of the plant allowed it to adapt to the changing environment.
- She was adventitiously invited to the party while waiting for her bus.
Meaning
The term refers to events or circumstances that happen by chance rather than by design or through inherent qualities.
Synonyms
- accidentally
- incidentally
- unexpectedly
- fortuitously
