Synonyms: process, appendage, outgrowth
Definition: a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
Usage: a bony process
Similar words: body part
Definition: any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
Synonyms: growth, emergence, outgrowth
Definition: the gradual beginning or coming forth
Usage: figurines presage the emergence of sculpture in Greece
Similar words: beginning
Definition: the event consisting of the start of something
Usage: the beginning of the war
Synonyms: outgrowth, offset, offshoot, branch
Definition: a natural consequence of development
Similar words: effect, consequence, event, issue, result, outcome, upshot
Definition: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Usage: the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business; he acted very wise after the event