English dictionary

proliferation

/pr/oU/,l/I/f/@/'r/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

growth by the rapid multiplication of parts

noun.process

Source: WordNet 3.0
a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)

noun.process

Examples
The proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Antonyms non-proliferation nonproliferation

Source: WordNet 3.0
The continuous development of cells in tissue formation; cell formation.

noun

Source: webster1913