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   Pro·lif·er·a·tion

   /prəˌlifəˈrāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. rapid increase in numbers: "a continuing threat of nuclear proliferation"
   • ▪ rapid reproduction of a cell, part, or organism: "we attempted to measure cell proliferation"
   • ▪ a large number of something: "stress levels are high, forcing upon them a proliferation of ailments"

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from Latin prolifer ‘proliferous’ + -ation.

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   What is the meaning of proliferating?

   • (not comparable, cytology) Of or pertaining to proliferation, especially of cells. Proliferating; tending to proliferate.

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   What happens if things proliferate?

   • If things proliferate, they increase in number very quickly. Computerized data bases are proliferating fast. [VERB] In recent years commercial, cultural, travel and other contacts have proliferated between Europe and China. [VERB] Smoking triggers off cell proliferation. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Where did the word proliferate come from?

   • That means that proliferation came first (we borrowed it from French in the 18th century) and was later shortened to form the verb proliferate. Ultimately these terms come from Latin. The French adjective prolifère ("reproducing freely") comes from the Latin noun proles and the Latin combining form -fer.

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   What is product proliferation?

   • “Product proliferation occurs when organizations market many variations of the same products. This can be done through different colour combinations, product sizes and different product uses. This produces diversity for the firm as it is able to capture its sizable portion of the market.

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3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › proliferationproliferation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   proliferation. noun. /prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃn/. /prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃn/. [uncountable, singular] the sudden increase in the number or amount of something; a large number of a particular thing. attempts to prevent cancer cell proliferation. a proliferation of personal computers. Topics Change, cause and effect c2.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › proliferationsProliferations Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring. 2. : to increase in number as if by proliferating : multiply. transitive verb. 1. : to cause to grow by proliferating. 2. : to cause to increase in number or extent as if by proliferating. proliferation. prə-ˌli-fə-ˈrā-shən. noun. proliferative.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › proliferationproliferation | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] uk / prəʊˌlɪf ə rˈeɪʃ ə n / us. Add to word list. a very quick increase in the number of something: the proliferation of new TV channels. (Definition of proliferation from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of proliferation. in Chinese (Traditional) 激增… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 激增…

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › proliferation_nproliferation, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun proliferation. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. proliferation has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. plants (mid 1700s) life sciences (1860s) physiology (1860s) invertebrates (1890s) weaponry (1900s) See meaning & use.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › proliferateproliferate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of proliferate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › proliferationPROLIFERATION - 44 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   proliferation. noun. These are words and phrases related to proliferation. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of proliferation. INCREMENT. Synonyms. increment. increase. gain. benefit. profit. addition. augmentation. growth. rise. supplement. accumulation. enlargement. accretion. raise. appreciation.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › proliferatePROLIFERATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · verb. If things proliferate, they increase in number very quickly. [formal] Computerized data bases are proliferating fast. [VERB] In recent years commercial, cultural, travel and other contacts have proliferated between Europe and China. [VERB] Synonyms: increase, expand, breed, mushroom More Synonyms of proliferate.