Philological Concepts

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

  • The adscriptitious clause was added to the contract to clarify certain terms.
  • I don't understand why there's an adscriptitious rule about wearing hats in the office.
  • Why do we have to follow all these adscriptitious regulations?
  • The adscriptitious burden of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders.