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

The smile on James’ face when asked about Henley’s growth shows the Chargers’ young star has achieved what he hoped.

From Los Angeles Times

The population started to take off two years ago and is now poised for “almost exponential” growth in light of the number of pups born this year, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

It's an exciting time to be in the business - but growth comes with its own set of challenges.

From BBC

Mr Rathi said the issue of growth versus consumer protection "requires a debate", but that Chancellor Rachel Reeves was pushing it to pursue growth.

From BBC

They have shown that the chemical compound, which is used by the military around the world, remains in the roots of plants where it inhibits growth and development.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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