outgrowth

[out-grohth]

outgrowth Definition

  • 1a natural development or result of something
  • 2a growth that protrudes from a surface

Using outgrowth: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outgrowth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The new policy is an outgrowth of the company's commitment to sustainability.

  • Example

    The tree had an outgrowth on its trunk.

  • Example

    The research was an outgrowth of previous studies in the field.

outgrowth Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for outgrowth

Phrases with outgrowth

  • a development that arises as a solution to a problem

    Example

    The new technology was an outgrowth of the problems encountered in the previous system.

  • a development that follows from a trend or pattern

    Example

    The rise of social media was an outgrowth of the increasing use of the internet.

  • a protrusion of skin, such as a wart or mole

    Example

    The doctor removed the outgrowth on my hand.

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Summary: outgrowth in Brief

The term 'outgrowth' [out-grohth] refers to a natural development or result of something, or a growth that protrudes from a surface. It can be used to describe a solution to a problem, as in 'The new technology was an outgrowth of the problems encountered in the previous system,' or a physical protrusion, as in 'The tree had an outgrowth on its trunk.'