Definition & Meaning of "proliferation"in English

Proliferation

a sudden and fast growth or increase in something

Formal

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

The proliferation of smartphones has revolutionized how we communicate.

rapid reproduction or multiplication of cells, organisms, or structural parts

Examples

Researchers studied the proliferation of cancer cells in the laboratory.

a large number or wide array of things

Examples

The city faced a proliferation of fast-food outlets in recent years.

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