growth

[ grohth ]

noun

1. the act or process, or a manner of growing; growing; development; gradual increase.

   Synonyms: expansion, augmentation

   Antonyms: decrease, decline

2. size or stage of development:

   It hasn't yet reached its full growth.

3. completed development.
4. development from a simpler to a more complex stage:

   the growth of ritual forms.

5. development from another but related form or stage:

   the growth of the nation state.

6. something that has grown grown or developed by or as if by a natural process:

   a growth of stubborn weeds.

   Synonyms: outgrowth, result

7. Pathology. an abnormal increase in a mass of tissue, as a tumor.

   Synonyms: excrescence

8. origin; source; production:

   onions of English growth.

adjective

1. of or denoting a business, industry, or equity security that grows or is expected to grow in value over a long period of time:

   a growth industry; a growth stock.

growth

/ ɡrəʊθ /

noun

1. the process or act of growing, esp in organisms following assimilation of food
2. an increase in size, number, significance, etc
3. something grown or growing

   a new growth of hair

4. a stage of development
5. any abnormal tissue, such as a tumour
6. modifier of, relating to, causing or characterized by growth

   a growth industry

   growth hormone

growth

/ grōth /

1. An increase in the size of an organism or part of an organism, usually as a result of an increase in the number of cells. Growth of an organism may stop at maturity, as in the case of humans and other mammals, or it may continue throughout life, as in many plants. In humans, certain body parts, like hair and nails, continue to grow throughout life.

Other Words From

• anti·growth adjective
• pre·growth noun
• re·growth noun
• super·growth noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of growth¹

First recorded in 1550–60; grow, -th ¹; probably cognate with Old Norse grōthr

Example Sentences

Using advanced statistical techniques, the research team mapped each infant's growth pattern, uncovering three distinct growth trajectories.

From Science Daily

Barney and England director of cricket Rob Key identify coach education as an area of growth in this country.

From BBC

Copper is an essential cofactor for a variety of enzymes that play a role in the growth and development of cells.

From Science Daily

An enzyme called EZH2 has an unexpected role in driving aggressive tumor growth in treatment-resistant prostate cancers, according to a new study by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine.

From Science Daily

Spending on “infrastructure is great for short-term growth,” and hopefully for the broader economy, Mr. Chandra said.

From New York Times

Related Words

• advance
• advancement
• expansion
• gain
• hike
• improvement
• increase
• production
• prosperity
• rise
• success
• surge