outgrowth

• Substantivo que designa uma consequência natural do desenvolvimento de algo, um resultado ou produto gradual, bem como uma extensão ou protuberância que cresce a partir de um organismo.

A noun referring to a natural consequence of development, a gradual beginning or coming forth, or a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism.

1. Natural consequenceB2formal

   A result or product that develops naturally from something else.

   Consequência natural

   • The new policy was an outgrowth of years of research.
   • Her interest in art was an outgrowth of her childhood creativity.
   • The company's success was an outgrowth of its innovative culture.

   Sinônimosbyproductconsequencecorollaryderivativedevelopmenteffectoffshootproductresultspin-off

2. Gradual beginningC1formal

   The process of emerging or developing gradually from a source.

   Surgimento gradual

   • The outgrowth of democracy in the region was a slow process.
   • The movement was an outgrowth of public dissatisfaction.
   • The outgrowth of new ideas often comes from collaboration.

   Sinônimosbuddingdevelopmentemergenceevolutiongenesisgrowthoriginationunfolding

3. Biological projectionC1formalscientific

   A natural part that grows out from a main body of an organism, such as a branch or limb.

   Prolongamento

   • The hair on the skin is an outgrowth of the epidermis.
   • The antlers of a deer are an outgrowth of its skull.
   • The plant's roots are an outgrowth of the stem.

   Sinônimosappendageprocessprojectionprotuberance