proliferation — rapid increase in the number or amount of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: rapid increase in the number or amount of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The proliferation of coffee shops in this neighborhood is getting out of hand - I count twelve on one block!
- The government is concerned about the proliferation of fake news on social media platforms.
- My grandmother's garden shows the proliferation of weeds that happens when you go on vacation.
proliferation
NOUN[/prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/]
rapid increase in the number or amount of something
Dandelion seeds spread everywhere, causing rapid proliferation across the meadow.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'prolifération', derived from Latin 'proles' (offspring, progeny) combined with the suffix '-fication' (making or causing), ultimately relating to reproduction and increase.
Breakdown
pro- (forward, forth) + lifer- (from Latin 'ferre' meaning to bear/carry, related to 'proles' meaning offspring) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or process) = proliferation
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📝Examples
“The proliferation of coffee shops in this neighborhood is getting out of hand - I count twelve on one block!”
“The government is concerned about the proliferation of fake news on social media platforms.”
“My grandmother's garden shows the proliferation of weeds that happens when you go on vacation.”
“Scientists study cell proliferation to better understand cancer development.”
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