What does adscititious mean?
Adscititious means Derived or acquired from something extrinsic; not part of the real, inherent, or essential nature of a thing..
Adscititious
/ædsəˈtɪʃəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Derived or acquired from something extrinsic; not part of the real, inherent, or essential nature of a thing..
Example Sentences
When the poor man’s integuments, no longer nourished from within, become dead skin, mere adscititious leather and callosity, wearing thicker and thicker, uglier and uglier;[…]— yes then, you may say, his usefulness once more is quite obstructed;[…]it is time that he take to bed, and prepare for departure, which cannot now be distant!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for adscititious?
Common synonyms include extrinsic, added.
What is the opposite of adscititious?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use adscititious in a sentence?
When the poor man’s integuments, no longer nourished from within, become dead skin, mere adscititious leather and callosity, wearing thicker and thicker, uglier and uglier;[…]— yes then, you may say, his usefulness once more is quite obstructed;[…]it is time that he take to bed, and prepare for departure, which cannot now be distant!
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