proliferation

Meanings

• Noun

  The spread or increase of something, especially at an exponential rate.

  - "The proliferation of technology has led to many advancements in medicine."
  - "The proliferation of weeds in the garden was a problem for the homeowner."

• Noun

  The production or growth of cells, especially abnormally or uncontrollably.

  - "The cancer cells undergo rapid proliferation, leading to tumor growth."
  - "The proliferation of bacteria in the lab was monitored closely."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with proliferation
multiplication , regeneration , collaboration

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Variants

List of all variants of proliferation that leads to same result
proliferate , proliferated , proliferates , proliferating , proliferation , proliferations , proliferative

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Forms

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proliferates, proliferating, proliferated

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'proliferare,' meaning 'to make grow,' or 'to multiply,' derived from 'pro' meaning 'forth' and 'lificare' meaning 'to make live.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'proliferation' was first used in the scientific context in the late 19th century.

2. Proliferation is a key concept in many fields, including biology, economics, and technology.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exponential growth: A mathematical concept describing the rapid increase of something at a constant percentage rate.

2. Cell division: The process by which a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

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Culture

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Proliferation has been used extensively in literature and science to describe various phenomena, such as the spread of ideas, the growth of populations, and the expansion of technology. In art, it can be represented through repetition and growth, as seen in the works of artists like M.C. Escher and Salvador Dali.

How to Memorize "proliferation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tree growing, with new branches and leaves emerging from each node. Imagine the process of cell division, with the splitting of the cell membrane and the separation of chromosomes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a rapidly expanding universe or a population graph with an upward trend.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Proliferates like rabbits,' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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