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adventício
[ad.ven.TÍ.sio]
adjective
masculine
pl: adventícios
adventitious
1.
Coming from outside; extraneous or foreign in origin
The adventitious roots grew from the stem of the plant.
As raízes adventícias cresceram do caule da planta.
2.
Occurring by chance rather than by inherent nature; accidental
His success was partly adventitious, depending on fortunate circumstances.
Seu sucesso foi parcialmente adventício, dependendo de circunstâncias afortunadas.
3.
In botany, referring to roots or buds arising from an unusual location on a plant
Adventitious buds can develop on leaves or roots.
Gemas adventícias podem se desenvolver em folhas ou raízes.
Synonyms
externo
estrangeiro
acidental
fortuito
extraneous
Antonyms
nativo
originário
essencial
intrínseco
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
adventício
Standard usage in both scientific and general contexts
Portugal
adventício
Standard usage, primarily in botanical and formal contexts
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