Adscriptitious

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ædˌskrɪpˈtɪʃəs/

Definitions of adscriptitious

adjective relating to or derived from something outside; not inherent or innate

Example Sentences

A1 The adscriptitious sticker on the toy indicated it was made in China.

A2 She believed the adscriptitious note left on her desk was a prank.

B1 The adscriptitious clause in the contract caused confusion among the parties involved.

B2 The adscriptitious information provided by the witness was crucial to solving the case.

C1 The adscriptitious markings on the ancient artifact helped archaeologists determine its origin.

C2 His adscriptitious talent for languages allowed him to quickly pick up new dialects during his travels.

Examples of adscriptitious in a Sentence

formal The adscriptitious clause was added to the contract to clarify certain terms.

informal I don't understand why there's an adscriptitious rule about wearing hats in the office.

slang Why do we have to follow all these adscriptitious regulations?

figurative The adscriptitious burden of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of adscriptitious

past tense

adscriptitied

plural

adscriptitiouses

comparative

more adscriptitious

superlative

most adscriptitious

present tense

adscriptitious

future tense

will be adscriptitious

perfect tense

has been adscriptitious

continuous tense

is being adscriptitious

singular

adscriptitious

positive degree

adscriptitious

infinitive

to be adscriptitious

gerund

adscriptitiously

participle

adscriptitious

Origin and Evolution of adscriptitious

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adscriptitious' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'adscriptitius'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to denote something added or appended to something else, the word 'adscriptitious' has evolved to also imply something secondary or subordinate in nature.