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Outgrowth (Noun)

The gradual beginning or coming forth; "figurines presage the emergence of sculpture in Greece".

Nouns denoting natural events.

The modern novel is an outgrowth of the ancient epic.
The city's theater scene is an outgrowth of its rich cultural heritage.
Social media is an outgrowth of the internet's early bulletin board systems.
The European Renaissance was an outgrowth of the revival of interest in ancient Greek and Roman texts.
The rise of the personal computer is an outgrowth of the development of the microprocessor.

A natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant; "a bony process".

Nouns denoting body parts.

The small horn on the animal's forehead was a distinct outgrowth that served as a defense mechanism.
Recent studies have shown that the fins of certain species of fish are an outgrowth of the pectoral girdle.
An outgrowth of skin from the beak area in some birds takes the form of brightly colored feathers used in mating rituals.
The tree developed an outgrowth of twisted branches that provided the perfect shelter for the local bird population.
A small outgrowth near the knee joint on this insect species has developed into a highly specialized sensory organ.

A natural consequence of development.

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

The university's focus on STEM fields was a natural outgrowth of the city's growing tech industry.
The company's expansion into international markets was a direct outgrowth of its initial success in domestic sales.
The development of a vibrant music scene was a delightful outgrowth of the city's revitalization efforts.
The invention of the light bulb was an inevitable outgrowth of research into electrical currents and conductors.
The complexity of modern societies is often seen as an outgrowth of centuries of human migration and cultural exchange.