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Proliferation Definition & Meaning

proliferation
noun
  1. growth by the rapid multiplication of parts
  2. a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons); "the proliferation of nuclear weapons"

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  • "atypical squamous proliferation"
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  • "nuclear proliferation"
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Frequently asked questions

What does proliferation mean?
growth by the rapid multiplication of parts a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons); "the proliferation of nuclear weapons"
What part of speech is proliferation?
Proliferation is a noun.
How many definitions does proliferation have?
Proliferation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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