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upgrowth

American  
[uhp-grohth] / ˈʌpˌgroʊθ /

noun

  1. the process of growing up; development.

    the upgrowth of nuclear science.

  2. something that grows or has grown in an upward direction.

    Part of the pituitary gland is an upgrowth of the roof of the mouth.


upgrowth British  
/ ˈʌpˌɡrəʊθ /

noun

  1. the process of developing or growing upwards

  2. a result of evolution or growth

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of upgrowth

First recorded in 1835–45; up- + growth


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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 Mrs. Humphry Ward

It shows us primitive or primeval man, the dawn of civilization, the daybreak of religion, the upgrowth of national life.

From Moon Lore by Timothy Harley

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

During his brother's reign he had watched the upgrowth of public discontent as the new policy of the monarchy developed itself, and he now appealed to England as the restorer of its ancient liberties.

From History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 by John Richard Green

Her sons were goodly and delightsome to her in their upgrowth, but they are well-nigh men.

From The Dove in the Eagle's Nest by Charlotte Mary Yonge

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