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upward spiral

upward spiral noun: a situation where something is constantly increasing.

Noun

upward spiral (plural upward spirals)

  1. (figuratively) A situation where something is constantly increasing.
  2. (figuratively) A continuous process of advancement or growth that is driven by self-reinforcing thoughts or actions.
    Antonyms:
    downward spiral

Antonyms of upward spiral

Forms of upward spiral

pluralupward spirals

Questions about upward spiral

What does upward spiral mean?
Upward spiral means a situation where something is constantly increasing.
What part of speech is upward spiral?
Upward spiral is a noun.
What is the plural of upward spiral?
The plural of upward spiral is upward spirals.

Words near upward spiral in the dictionary

  1. upward lightning
  2. upward lightnings
  3. upward mobilities
  4. upward mobility
  5. upward of
  6. upward spiral
  7. upward spirals
  8. upward-facing dog
  9. upward-facing dogs
  10. upwardly
  11. upwardly mobile

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