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excrescent.

A growing mutation, usually abnormal.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪkˈskɹɛsənt/
  1. A growing mutation, usually abnormal.

  2. A sound in a word without etymological reason.

    historical
    "B" in "nimble" is an excrescent.
Where this word comes from

From Latin excrēscēns, present participle of excrēscō.

adj/ɪkˈskɹɛsənt/
  1. Growing out in an abnormal or morbid manner or as a superfluity.

Where this word comes from

From Latin excrēscēns, present participle of excrēscō.

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