Outgrowth — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈau̇t-ˌgrōth/ out·growth

Meaning & Definition of Outgrowth

Outgrowth (noun)

  1. a process or product of growing out
  2. consequence, by-product

Outgrowth (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: offshoot, shoot, sprout
    related: excrescence, growth, bough, branchlet, limb, twig, bud, floret, spray, sprig, spur

  2. 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"

    similar: aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot, matter of course
    related: ramification, denouement, echo, implication, repercussion, afterclap, afterglow, aftershock, blowback, by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect, spin-off
    opposite: antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason
    near: consideration, determinant, factor, base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus, mother, origin, root, source, spring

  3. 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"

    similar: by-product, derivate, derivation, derivative, offshoot, spin-off
    related: descendant, aftermath, consequence, corollary, development, fruit, growth, issue, outcome, product, result, sequel, sequence, upshot, denouement, repercussion, aftereffect, side effect, copy, duplicate, facsimile, replica, reproduction
    opposite: origin, root, source
    near: archetype, original, prototype, antecedent, cause, determinant, occasion, reason

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Outgrowth

The most common words with a similar meaning to Outgrowth:

offshoot, shoot, sprout, aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot, by-product, derivate, derivation, derivative, spin-off, matter of course

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Outgrowth

Words with the opposite meaning of Outgrowth:

antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason, origin, root, source

Related Words for Outgrowth

excrescence, growth, bough, branchlet, limb, twig, bud, floret, spray, sprig, spur, ramification, denouement, echo, implication, repercussion, afterclap, afterglow, aftershock, blowback, fallout, ripple, side effect, descendant, copy, duplicate, facsimile, replica, reproduction

Near Antonyms of Outgrowth

consideration, determinant, factor, base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus, mother, spring, archetype, original, prototype

Origin & Etymology of Outgrowth

First known use: 1837

Frequently Asked Questions about Outgrowth

What does "Outgrowth" mean?

"Outgrowth" means a process or product of growing out. As a noun, it is defined as: a process or product of growing out. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Outgrowth"?

Other words for "Outgrowth" include offshoot, shoot, sprout, aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child and conclusion. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Outgrowth" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Outgrowth"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Outgrowth". Common alternatives include offshoot, shoot, sprout, aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence and corollary.

What is the opposite of "Outgrowth"?

Antonyms of "Outgrowth" include antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason, origin, root and source. Near antonyms include consideration, determinant, factor and base.

How do you use "Outgrowth" in a sentence?

Examples of "Outgrowth" in a sentence: "trimmed back some of the tree's outgrowths so they wouldn't interfere with the power lines"; "a predictable outgrowth of the suburb's ever growing population will be the need for more schools"; "an industry that is an outgrowth of the technology first developed for the U.S. space program".

Is "Outgrowth" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Outgrowth" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Outgrowth"?

"Outgrowth" is pronounced /ˈau̇t-ˌgrōth/ and divided into syllables as out·growth.

What is the origin of the word "Outgrowth"?

First known use: 1837.