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Growth
01
the process of physical, mental, or emotional development
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
growths
Examples
The child's growth over the past year was remarkable; he had grown several inches taller.
02
an increase in the amount, degree, importance, or size of something
Examples
The growth of the economy has been impressive this year.
03
vegetation that has grown
04
the gradual beginning or coming forth
05
something grown or growing
06
(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)
Lexical Tree
ingrowth
overgrowth
regrowth
growth
grow
