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Excrescent

Noun CEFR B2
ɪkˈskɹɛs(ə)nt

Definitions

  1. A growing mutation, usually abnormal.
  2. A sound in a word without etymological reason.
    historical

Equivalents

العربيةزائد

Examples

“"B" in "nimble" is an excrescent.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

excreta excretability Excrete Excreted Excreter Excretes

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