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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What Elizabeth contributed to this upgrowth of national prosperity was the peace and social order from which it sprang.
From History of the English People, Volume IV by Green, John Richard
Reforesting by the upgrowth of young trees is still going on to a limited extent, but is in danger.
From American Big Game in Its Haunts by Various
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
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 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
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