adventitious

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adjective: 1. Coming from outside: not inherent or native. 2. Happening by chance. 3. Appearing in an unusual or abnormal place.

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  1. inadvertent Definition: (adjective) Happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally. Synonyms: accidental. Usage: An autobiography, when confronted by a careful editor with documentary evidence, is usually found to be full of obviously inadvertent errors. Discuss

  2. built-in Definition: (adjective) Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic. Synonyms: inherent, integral, constitutional. Usage: I have learned to tame it, but competitiveness is a built-in part of my personality, and I cannot discard it completely. Discuss

  3. hebetic adjective: Relating to or happening at puberty.

  4. chintzy Definition: (adjective) Embarrassingly stingy. Synonyms: cheap. Usage: I cannot afford to spend much on her gift, but if I wait for things to go on sale, I can stay within my budget without appearing chintzy. Discuss

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