| 释义 |
ad·ven·tive
I. \(ˈ)ad|ventiv, ədˈv-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin adventus (past participle) + English -ive
1. : not native : imperfectly naturalized : immigrant
< an adventive weed >
2. : arising in an unusual position : adventitious
• ad·ven·tive·ly adverb
II. noun
(-s)
: an exotic (as a plant) that is introduced often accidentally and imperfectly naturalized (as in being unable to bear fully mature fruit) |