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 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
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
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
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
The wisdom of Walpole was rewarded by a quick upgrowth of prosperity.
From History of the English People, Volume VII The Revolution, 1683-1760; Modern England, 1760-1767 by John Richard Green
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