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Meaning of 'proliferation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Proliferation [ n.]
- The continuous development of cells in tissue formation; cell formation.
- The production of numerous zooids by budding, especially when buds arise from other buds in succession.

Meaning of 'proliferation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . proliferation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)
Example in sentence:
  • the proliferation of nuclear weapons

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