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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Its formation as an open upgrowth of the centro-dorsal area, and the fact that it appears and disappears without closing in Argonauta and Octopus, was demonstrated by E. Ray Lankester.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various
This is all we are told of the planting of that germ, of which the upgrowth is the Church of Christ.
From Pastor Pastorum by Rev. Henry Latham
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 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
There was a sudden upgrowth of virulent pamphlets of the old Martin Marprelate type.
From History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660 by John Richard Green
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