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- Dictionaryexcrescent/ɪkˈskrɛs(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. forming or constituting an excrescence.
- 2. (of a speech sound) added without etymological justification (e.g. the -t at the end of the surname Bryant).
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The meaning of EXCRESCENT is forming an abnormal, excessive, or useless outgrowth.
Excrescent definition: growing abnormally out of something else; superfluous.. See examples of EXCRESCENT used in a sentence.
Jun 16, 2024 · excrescent in British English. (ɪkˈskrɛsənt ) adjective. 1. denoting, relating to, or resembling an abnormal outgrowth. 2. uselessly added; not essential; superfluous. 3. denoting or relating to a speech sound or letter inserted into a word without etymological justification, such as the b in nimble.
an unusual growth on an animal or one of its organs, or on a plant: Adult males sometimes have a strange excrescence on the tip of their snouts. No nodular excrescences were seen in any of the outer segments. The excrescences were studied and were not associated with cerebrovascular disease.
adj. 1. growing abnormally out of something else; superfluous. 2. (of a speech sound) inserted or added as a result of articulatory interaction or impetus, as the t -sound in sense (sents); intrusive; parasitic.
Jun 16, 2024 · forming an outgrowth (usually an excessive outgrowth)
Apr 4, 2024 · excrescent (comparative more excrescent, superlative most excrescent) Growing out in an abnormal or morbid manner or as a superfluity.
: a projection or outgrowth especially when abnormal. warty excrescences in the colon. 2. : a disfiguring, extraneous, or unwanted mark or part : blot. 3. : by-product sense 2. Did you know?
an unusual growth on an animal or one of its organs, or on a plant: Adult males sometimes have a strange excrescence on the tip of their snouts. No nodular excrescences were seen in any of the outer segments. The excrescences were studied and were not associated with cerebrovascular disease.
Designating or of an epenthetic sound or letter in a word. Something growing, usually abnormally, out of something else. (phonetics) A sound in a word without etymological reason. "B" in "nimble" is an excrescent.
