† suˈccrescent,a.Obs.rare—1. [ad. L. succrescent-, -ens, pres.pple. of succrescĕre to grow up, f.suc-= sub- 26 + crescĕre to grow.] Arising afterwards, succeeding. 1653Ashwell Fides Apost. 276 The Workes of Athanasius..were alleaged by after Ages against succrescent Heresies.