Definition

This word describes something that is not originally from a place and has not completely adapted to its new surroundings. It often refers to plants or animals that have been brought to a new area but are not fully established there.

Example

The adventive species quickly adapted to the new environment, competing with native plants.

Conversation

Have you noticed those adventive plants popping up in the garden?

Yeah, I thought they looked a bit different from the usual ones.

I wonder if they’ll become permanent fixtures or just temporary visitors.

It’s hard to say, but I think some of them might stick around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of organism that is not native to a particular area but has arrived from another place, often through human activity.

Example

The adventive species quickly adapted to the new environment, outcompeting local flora.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an adventive species in our area?

No, I haven't! What does that mean?

It refers to a plant or animal that is not native but has arrived from another place.

Root Explanation

Adventive is formed from "ad-" (meaning to or toward) and "venire" (meaning to come). The word describes something that comes to a place or arrives from outside, often used in contexts like new arrivals or external influences.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'comes to' ('ad-') a place — that's why adventive refers to something arriving from outside.

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