upgrowth
Americannoun
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the process of growing up; development.
the upgrowth of nuclear science.
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something that grows or has grown in an upward direction.
Part of the pituitary gland is an upgrowth of the roof of the mouth.
noun
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the process of developing or growing upwards
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a result of evolution or growth
Etymology
Origin of upgrowth
Example Sentences
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The vigour of English life showed itself in the wide extension of commerce, in the progress of the towns, and the upgrowth of a free yeomanry.
From History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 by John Richard Green
Could Providence have selected a more fitting spot for the upgrowth of a romantic boy?
From Lloyd George The Man and His Story by Frank Dilnot
That which ye sow Is it ye who cause its upgrowth, or do we cause it to spring forth?
From The Koran (Al-Qur'an) by J. M. (John Medows) Rodwell
That which ye sow- Is it ye who cause its upgrowth, or do we cause it to spring forth?
From The Koran (Al-Qur'an) by J. M. (John Medows) Rodwell
The mighty upgrowth of nations and the great achievements of history germinated in the nursery of home and at the mother’s breast.
From The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians by G. G. Findlay
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