Adventive

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Pronunciation: /ædˈvɛntɪv/

Definitions of adventive

noun a plant or animal that has been introduced to a new place or environment

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an adventive plant growing in the sidewalk crack.

A2 The adventive species of bird was not native to the area.

B1 The introduction of adventive species can disrupt the local ecosystem.

B2 Scientists are studying the impact of adventive plants on biodiversity.

C1 The presence of adventive species is a concern for conservationists.

C2 Efforts are being made to control the spread of adventive plants in the region.

adjective relating to or arriving from an external source or place; not native

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an adventive plant growing in the garden.

A2 The adventive species of bird was not native to this area.

B1 The adventive language in the text added an interesting cultural element.

B2 The adventive customs brought by the immigrants enriched the community.

C1 The adventive art installation challenged traditional notions of beauty.

C2 Her adventive approach to problem-solving set her apart from her colleagues.

Examples of adventive in a Sentence

formal The adventive species is causing concern among ecologists.

informal I heard there's a new adventive plant species in the park.

slang That adventive bug is so annoying!

figurative The adventive idea sparked a revolution in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of adventive

past tense

adventived

plural

adventives

comparative

more adventive

superlative

most adventive

present tense

adventives

future tense

will adventive

perfect tense

have adventived

continuous tense

is adventiving

singular

adventive

positive degree

adventive

infinitive

to adventive

gerund

adventiving

participle

adventived

Origin and Evolution of adventive

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adventive' originated from the Latin word 'adventivus' which means 'coming to, arriving'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that arrives or comes to a place, the meaning of 'adventive' has evolved to also refer to plants or organisms that have been introduced to a new location, often unintentionally.