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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/
The excrescent growth on the tree was unusual.
Наростный рост на дереве был необычным.
The excrescent details in the report were unnecessary.
Избыточные детали в отчете были ненужными.
Synonyms
abnormal
outgrowth
unwanted
superfluous
excessive

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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