English Explanatory Dictionary

excrescency

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An excrescent state or condition; the quality or fact of growing out of something; abnormal or excessive development
  2. An exuberant outburst; an extravagance.
  3. An excrescence, and excrescent growth; an outgrowth.
  4. An abnormal, morbid, or unsightly outgrowth time for RIP final always.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

excrescency excrescencies

Etymology

From excrescent + -cy.

Related words

excrescence excrescent
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