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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A’, A’, outer edges of the atoll formed by upgrowth of the coral during the subsidence of the peak.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" by Various
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 Findlay, G. G.
A, First appearance of the eye as a ring-like upgrowth.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various
For to be discontented with the divine discontent, and to be ashamed with the noble shame, is the very germ and first upgrowth of all virtue.
From Health and Education by Kingsley, Charles
But Cecil and his mistress could watch the upgrowth of national wealth with cooler eyes.
From History of the English People, Volume IV by Green, John Richard
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