ənt adjective
1.
growing abnormally out of something else; superfluous.
2.
Phonetics. (of a speech sound) inserted or added as a result of articulatory interaction or impetus, as the t- sound in sense (sents) or against (from Middle English ageynes ), without grammatical or historical justification; intrusive; parasitic.
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Excrescent
is always a great word to know.
So is aspiration. Does it mean:
| occurring at the beginning of a word or syllable like the (k) sound of kite, chasm, or quay |
| articulation accompanied by an audible puff of breath, as in the h-sound of how or in the release of initial stops, as in the k-sound of key |
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excrescent (ɪkˈskrɛsənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | denoting, relating to, or resembling an abnormal outgrowth |
| 2. | uselessly added; not essential; superfluous |
| 3. | denoting or relating to a speech sound or letter inserted into a word without etymological justification, such as the b in nimble |
| [C17: from Latin excrēscēns, from excrēscere, from crēscere to grow] | |
| excrescently | |
| —adv | |
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Medical Dictionary
excrescent ex·cres·cent (ĭk-skrěs'ənt)
adj.
Growing out abnormally, excessively, or superfluously.
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