Adventitious and Native

Adventitious

Adventitious adjective - Not being a vital part of or belonging to something.

Native is an antonym for adventitious.

Native

Native adjective - Being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing.
Usage example: a native energy and ambition that would allow him to rise above his humble beginnings

Adventitious is an antonym for native.

Nearby Words: nativity, natively
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