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proliferation

UK
/prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/
US
/prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/

Translations

proliferationnoun
proliferations
pl
There has been a proliferation of new businesses in the area.
В этом районе наблюдается увеличение числа новых предприятий.
The proliferation of smartphones has changed the way we communicate.
Распространение смартфонов изменило то, как мы общаемся.
The rapid proliferation of bacteria can lead to infections.
Быстрое размножение бактерий может привести к инфекциям.
Synonyms
spread
increase
multiplication
growth
augmentation
escalation
expansion
proliferationadjective
more proliferation
Comp.
most proliferation
Super.
UK
/prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/
US
/prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "proliferation concerns", "proliferation risks".
Synonyms
mushrooming
multiplying
abundant
flourishing
reproductive
ramifying
proliferative
proliferatory
spreading
rapid
rampant
expansive
burgeoning

Definitions

proliferationnoun
The rapid increase or spread in the number or amount of something.
The proliferation of smartphones has changed the way we communicate.
The spread of nuclear weapons, fissile material, or related technology to states not officially recognized as possessing them.
International treaties aim to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
The rapid reproduction or growth of cells, tissues, or organisms.
The drug is designed to slow the proliferation of cancer cells.
proliferationadjective
Relating to or connected with proliferation, especially of weapons or cells.
Proliferation risks were discussed at the summit.
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