adnascence
|ad-nas-cence|
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/ædˈnæsəns/
growth from something
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adnascence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adnascens,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'nasci' meant 'to be born.'
Historical Evolution
'adnascens' transformed into the English word 'adnascence' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grow or develop from something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of growing or developing from something else.
The adnascence of new ideas in the field of technology is remarkable.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 10:06