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adventitious

adjective

/ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

Meaning

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.

accidental, incidental, random, fortuitous, chance

intentional, planned, deliberate

adventitious root, adventitious circumstances, adventitious growth

Acting or done quickly without thought or care; impulsive.

Staying firm in something or maintaining strong resolve

not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt

Unnecessary, especially because more than enough exists.

cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career

happening often; occurring regularly; repeated