Adventitious

Pronunciation: /ˈædˌvɛntˈɪtˈaɪoʊˈəs/

Adventitious (adjective)

  1. Happening by chance or not planned; occurring unexpectedly.
  2. Not a main part; added or extra rather than necessary.

Examples

  • The adventitious discovery changed the course of the research.
  • The adventitious details were interesting but not necessary for the main story.

Common collocations: adventitious events, adventitious factors, adventitious information, adventitious features

Synonyms of Adventitious

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Adventitious

  • — Describes something that is fundamental or necessary.
  • — Refers to qualities that are intrinsic or innate.