proliferation

noun

Meaning

A rapid increase in the number or amount of something.

Examples

The proliferation of fast-food chains has contributed to changing dietary habits.
Governments are working to stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Synonyms: growth, spread, multiplication, expansion, proliferation

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proliferation

noun

Pronunciation: prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən

Definition

A rapid increase in the number or amount of something.

Examples

The proliferation of fast-food chains has contributed to changing dietary habits.
Governments are working to stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
The internet has led to a proliferation of misinformation that is difficult to control.

Synonyms of proliferation

Words with a similar meaning to proliferation:

growth
spread
multiplication
expansion
proliferation

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