excrescent
excrescent · more excrescent · most excrescent
Growing out in an abnormal or morbid manner or as a superfluityGrowing out in an abnormal or morbid manner or as a superfluity.
/ɪkˈskɹɛsənt/
Meaning
1 sensesGrowing out in an abnormal or morbid manner or as a superfluity.
More definitions
- forming an outgrowth (usually an excessive outgrowth)
Origin
From Latin excrēscēns, present participle of excrēscō.From Latin excrēscēns, present participle of excrēscō.
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Forms
more excrescent, most excrescent| Comparative | more excrescent Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most excrescent Lesson |
regular
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form