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 first faint upgrowth of manufactures was seen in a crowd of protective statutes which formed a marked feature in the legislation of Edward the Fourth.
From History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 by Green, John Richard
The glory of Cr�cy or Poitiers was dearly bought by the upgrowth of English pauperism.
From History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 by Green, John Richard
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 Green, John Richard
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 Rodwell, J. M. (John Medows)
The work had gone with rapidity, yet with sureness, as in those early years of Christianity, which saw so rich and marvellous an upgrowth from the old soil of humanity.
From The Case of Richard Meynell by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
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