Synonyms for outgrowth
ˈaʊtˌgroʊθout·growth

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1. outgrowth

   Effect is the strongest of these words; it is that which is directly produced by the action of an efficient cause; we say, "Every effect must have an adequate cause" (compare CAUSE). In regard to human actions, effect commonly relates to intention; as, the shot took effect, i. e., the effect intended. A consequence is that which follows an act naturally, but less directly than the effect. The motion of the piston is the effect, and the agitation of the water under the paddle-wheels a consequence of the expansion of steam in the cylinder. The result is, literally, the rebound of an act, depending on many elements; the issue is that which flows forth directly; we say the issue of a battle, the result of a campaign. A consequent commonly is that which follows simply in order of time, or by logical inference. The end is the actual outcome without determination of its relation to what has gone before; it is ordinarily viewed as either the necessary, natural, or logical outcome, any effect, consequence, or result being termed an end; as, the end of such a course must be ruin. The event (Latin e, out, and venio, come) is primarily exactly the same in meaning as outcome; but in use it is more nearly equivalent to upshot signifying the sum and substance of all effects, consequences, and results of a course of action. Compare ACCIDENT; CAUSE; CIRCUMSTANCE; END; EVENT.

   Synonyms:
   consequence, consequent, effect, end, end, event, issue, outcome, result, sequel, upshot

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1. outgrowth, branch, offshoot, offsetnoun

   a natural consequence of development

   Synonyms:
   outset, ramification, process, runner, emergence, first, stolon, setoff, growth, arm, offshoot, subdivision, commencement, start, offset printing, leg, get-go, kickoff, counterbalance, set-back, showtime, limb, offset, starting time, branch, appendage, beginning

2. emergence, outgrowth, growthnoun

   the gradual beginning or coming forth

   "figurines presage the emergence of sculpture in Greece"

   Synonyms:
   development, process, emergence, maturation, egression, offshoot, growth, emersion, ontogeny, increment, ontogenesis, growing, offset, branch, appendage, issue, increase, egress

3. process, outgrowth, appendagenoun

   a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant

   "a bony process"

   Synonyms:
   cognitive operation, process, emergence, procedure, offshoot, growth, physical process, extremity, cognitive process, member, operation, summons, offset, unconscious process, branch, mental process, appendage

Matched Categories

1. • Beginning
   • Body Part
   • Consequence

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1. outgrowthnoun

   Synonyms:
   excrescence, outcome

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1. Peter Bonilla:

   This can be seen as an outgrowth of the wider concerns we have seen from Title 9.

2. Alexander Southwell:

   This is really a classic case or corporate espionage, this is an outgrowth of a desire to compete. When you are accessing somebody's computer system without authorization, that violates federal and possible state law. That goes beyond healthy competition.

3. Eric Butterworth:

   Evil, and evil spirits, devils and devil possession, are the outgrowth of man's inadequate consciousness of God. We must avoid thinking of evil as a thing in itself-a force that works against man or, against God, if you will.

4. Peter Guralnick:

   It was such a terrible thing that happened and the song was a direct outgrowth of it.