outgrowth

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌgrōth How to pronounce outgrowth (audio)
Definition of outgrowthnext
1
as in limb
a branch of a main stem especially of a plant trimmed back some of the tree's outgrowths so they wouldn't interfere with the power lines

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2
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause a predictable outgrowth of the suburb's ever growing population will be the need for more schools

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as in derivation
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else an industry that is an outgrowth of the technology first developed for the U.S. space program

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Recent Examples of outgrowth JPMorgan upgraded Visteon to overweight from neutral, saying the company is uniquely positioned to drive significant outgrowth with automotive and related verticals. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 22 June 2026 The committee was created explicitly to counter Leading the Future and was an outgrowth of a nonprofit Carson helped fund to push for AI regulation. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 17 June 2026 The internet has been lousy with them since the 2000s, long before the acronym entered the lexicon as an outgrowth of the wider financial-independence movement. — Joshua Rivera, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026 White racial resentment is a predictable outgrowth of a cultural regime that has for decades insisted on racial categorization and affinity for everyone but white Americans. — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outgrowth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outgrowth
  1. limb
  2. outcome
  3. derivation
  4. growth
  5. result
  6. derivative
  7. offshoot
  8. resultant
Noun
  • The sisters’ collective upper limb development also suggests high-intensity, repetitive actions like holding a heavy weapon or pulling a bowstring.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
  • Most of the participants have lost limbs to infections or traumatic injuries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
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  • This area was the same stretch that saw the first two full I-285 blockages, so drivers had a grip on what the outcome could be.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
  • The idea that his legacy should hinge on the outcome of one game — let alone a game settled on a penalty shootout — was the 1,003rd game of his career for club and country.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of outcome
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  • And woven into every page and at each chapter heading are gorgeous language derivations.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
  • Many derivations of ad-hoc street meat can be found in every nook and cranny of Los Angeles, and which is the best one, or the closest best one, is a matter of considerable inquiry and opinion across the city.
    — Jordan Michelman, Wired News, 21 May 2026
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  • His ability to implement policies aimed at boosting economic growth — such as reindustrialization, building more social housing and taking greater public control of utilities — will also be severely constrained by weak government finances.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Nestlé has highlighted several long-term trends supporting that strategy, including cat ownership growing roughly three times faster than dog ownership in recent years and premium cat food outpacing premium dog food growth.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
Definition of growth
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  • The search result will show the surgeon’s certification status, including whether their license is active, suspended or revoked.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Friends of Big Bear Valley reported that the Ojai Raptor Center — where Jackie is receiving care — was unsure what was causing the symptoms as of Tuesday afternoon, and were waiting on test results for possible lead, zinc or rodenticide exposure.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
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  • Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images Several biotechs are studying ibogaine and derivatives, including AtaiBeckley, Gilgamesh, Psyence and DemeRx.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 19 July 2026
  • That includes its first modern hypercar, the Veyron; its successor, the Chiron; and their many derivatives.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of derivative
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  • The Spartacus alum landed the lead role in Marvel’s Wolverine, the new title from the makers at Insomniac Games, set in the same sector of the universe as Marvel’s Spider-Man and its gaming offshoots.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
  • Butler serves as showrunner on the offshoot in which, after getting the boot from his old preschool, Stewie (MacFarlane) is forced to enroll in a new one that’s not exactly top-of-the-line.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 July 2026
Definition of offshoot
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  • The resultant sonic boom shock waves frequently shattered windows, cracked building walls, and unnerved citizens within earshot.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
  • Justices Thomas and Jackson focused in part on the court’s notorious 1857 decision called Dred Scott, which ruled a slave couldn’t be a citizen or claim the resultant rights and privileges.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 30 June 2026
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