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Definition of outgrowth

outgrowth

/ˈaʊtɡroʊθ/
out · growth
Plural:outgrowths
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• noun

1

Something that grows out of or develops naturally from another thing; a natural consequence, byproduct, or derivative.

Example

"The new community arts center was a direct outgrowth of the neighborhood's successful summer festival."

2

A physical projection, shoot, or excrescence growing out from the main body of a plant or animal.

Example

"The botanist examined the woody outgrowth on the trunk of the ancient oak tree."

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• Nearby Words

outgoings
outgross
outgrow
outgrowth
outguess
outgun
outhit

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outgrowth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outgrowth
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