Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outgrowth
noun
/ˈaʊtɡroʊθ/
Definition
A growth or development that arises from something else, often in a natural or organic manner.
Examples
- The outgrowth of new ideas often leads to innovation and progress.
- The plant’s outgrowths were a sign of its healthy development.
- Fears can be an outgrowth of past experiences and traumas.
Meaning
An outgrowth refers to something that has grown out from, or is a result of, a particular source or cause.
Synonyms
- result
- consequence
- byproduct
- development
