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excrescent

UK
/ɪkˈskrɛs.ənt/
US
/ɪkˈskrɛs.ənt/

Translations

excrescentadjective
more excrescent
Comp.
most excrescent
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈskrɛs.ənt/
US
/ɪkˈskrɛs.ənt/
excroissantTerme rare, surtout en langue savante ou médicale.
The excrescent tissue on the plant's stem was a sign of disease.
Le tissu excroissant sur la tige de la plante était un signe de maladie.
superfluSoutenu; s'emploie pour ce qui est inutile ou en trop.
The excrescent details in the report made it difficult to focus on the main points.
Les détails superflus du rapport rendaient difficile la concentration sur les points principaux.
Additional translations
épenthétiqueEn phonologie.
Synonyms
outgrowth
unwanted
abnormal
excessive
superfluous

Definitions

excrescentadjective
Forming an abnormal or excessive growth.
The excrescent tissue on the plant's stem was a sign of disease.
Unnecessary or superfluous.
The excrescent details in the report made it difficult to focus on the main points.
(Phonology) Inserted into pronunciation without etymological justification; epenthetic.
The /t/ sound in 'prince' is often excrescent.
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