What is another word for adventitial?
Pronunciation: [ˈadvɪntˌɪʃə͡l] (IPA) 
Adventitial is a word used to describe something that is located on the surface or exterior of a structure. Some synonyms for adventitial include peripheral, exterior, outer, surface-level, outermost, and superficial. These words all refer to something that is located on the outside of something else, rather than being deeply embedded or intrinsic. Adventitial can also be used to describe something that is secondary or ancillary to the main focus, and words that can be used as synonyms in this context include incidental, secondary, auxiliary, and supplementary. When communicating about a concept or object that is located near or on the surface, there are a variety of synonyms that can be used in place of adventitial depending on the context and intended meaning.
