adventive Meaning & Definition
What Does Adventive Mean?
Adventive is used as an adjective meaning Accidental. It can also mean Adventitious. As a noun, it means A non-native plant that has become naturalized.
Adventive in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ədˈvɛntɪv// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | foreign |
| Plural | adventives |
| Comparative / superlative | more adventive, most adventive |
Adventive Definition (Adjective)
- Accidental.
- Adventitious.
- Of a plant: not native, but introduced by humans to a place and since naturalized.
Adventive as a Noun
- A non-native plant that has become naturalized.
Synonyms of Adventive
Adventive synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Adventive
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Adventive in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
adventive (comparative more adventive, superlative most adventive)
adventive (plural adventives)
Origin of Adventive
Borrowed from Latin adventīvus, from adveniō (“to come (to)”) + -īvus (verbal-adjective suffix).
Adventive Pronunciation
Adventive is pronounced //ədˈvɛntɪv// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Adventive
Is adventive an adjective or a noun?
Adventive is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for adventive?
You can replace adventive with words such as foreign. See the full list of adventive synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of adventive?
The plural of adventive is adventives.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of adventive?
The comparative form is more adventive and the superlative form is most adventive.