Outgrowth

Pronunciation: /aʊtɡroʊθ/

Definitions of outgrowth

noun something that grows out of or results from something else

Example Sentences

A1 An outgrowth of the tree was blocking the sidewalk.

A2 The new policy was an outgrowth of the previous year's research.

B1 The company's success was seen as an outgrowth of their innovative marketing strategies.

B2 The new department was created as an outgrowth of the company's expansion into international markets.

C1 The book club started as a small outgrowth of a few friends sharing their love of reading.

C2 The artist's latest collection was hailed as an outgrowth of their previous work, showcasing a new level of creativity and skill.

Examples of outgrowth in a Sentence

formal The new research center is an outgrowth of the university's commitment to innovation.

informal The new club was just an outgrowth of our shared love for hiking.

slang The street art scene was an outgrowth of the city's underground culture.

figurative His success in the music industry was an outgrowth of his hard work and dedication.

Grammatical Forms of outgrowth

• past tense: outgrew
• plural: outgrowths
• comparative: more outgrown
• superlative: most outgrown
• present tense: outgrows
• future tense: will outgrow
• perfect tense: has outgrown
• continuous tense: is outgrowing
• singular: outgrowth
• positive degree: outgrowth
• infinitive: to outgrow
• gerund: outgrowing
• participle: outgrown

Origin and Evolution of outgrowth

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'outgrowth' originated from the combination of 'out' and 'growth', indicating something that has grown outward or developed from a larger entity.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe physical growth or development, 'outgrowth' has evolved to also refer to the result or consequence of a process or situation, expanding its meaning beyond just literal growth.