Etymology

adscititious

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Today it means: Derived or acquired from something extrinsic; not part of the real, inherent, or essential nature of a thing. Full definition →

Latin adscitus
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  1. Latin · derived fromadscitus
  2. English todayadscititious

From Latin adscitus, from past participle of adscisco (“admit”).

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