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adventitious

/ædˈvɛntɪʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does adventitious mean?

adjective

Coming or occurring unexpectedly, or not as a regular part of something; incidental.

Example

"The adventitious noise from the construction site disrupted the meeting."

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