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
It is noteworthy that this upgrowth of Talmudic schools in Champagne coincides with the literary movement then beginning in Christian France.
From Rashi by Adele Szold
There was a swift upgrowth of the hedgerows, a sudden vision of cows and horses, and of people running across fields.
From Tales from Many Sources Vol. V by Various
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
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
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