supergrowth
/ˈsuːpə(ɹ)ˌɡɹəʊθ/
supergrowth noun: a growth upon something else.
Noun
supergrowth (countable and uncountable, plural supergrowths)
- A growth upon something else.
- The latter is an excision of organic parts; the former, a removal of supergrowths that impede vital action.1897, Sabine Baring-Gould, A study of St. Paul, his character and opinions, page 255
- Very rapid growth.
- In 1950-73, Japan had supergrowth, with per capita income rising over 8 per cent a year compared with the 2.6 per cent for resurgent Asia.2007, Angus Maddison, The World Economy Volume 1: A Millennial Perspective Volume 2, page 142
Forms of supergrowth
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Origin of supergrowth
From super- + growth.
Questions about supergrowth
- What does supergrowth mean?
- Supergrowth means a growth upon something else.
- What part of speech is supergrowth?
- Supergrowth is a noun.
- How do you pronounce supergrowth?
- Supergrowth is pronounced /ˈsuːpə(ɹ)ˌɡɹəʊθ/.
- What is the plural of supergrowth?
- The plural of supergrowth is supergrowths.
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