outgrowth
Translation
result, consequence, offshoot, protuberance
Examples
This problem is an outgrowth of old policies.
This problem is an outgrowth of old policies.
The plant has a strange outgrowth on its stem.
The plant has a strange outgrowth on its stem.
Grammar Patterns
an outgrowth of ((sth.)) a result of something The new trend is an outgrowth of social media.
an outgrowth on ((sth.)) a physical growth on something There was a small outgrowth on the tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: result, consequence, offshoot, protuberance
Etymology
From 'out' + 'growth'. It means something that has 'grown out' of something else, either literally (like on a plant) or figuratively (as a result).
Memory Tips
Think of a branch 'growing out' from a tree trunk. This can be a physical outgrowth or a new development (outgrowth) from an old idea.