Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
excrescent
Adjective
/ɛkˈkrɛs.ənt/
Definition
Referring to something that grows or develops abnormally, often an outgrowth or protrusion.
Examples
- The excrescent tissue in the garden was a sign of neglected plants
- There was an excrescent growth on the surface of the tree trunk.
Meaning
Excrescent is often used to describe something extra or unwanted that grows out of a normal structure.
Synonyms
- Outgrowth
- Excrescence
- Protrusion
