supergrowth

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English

Etymology

From super- +‎ growth.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsuːpə(ɹ)ˌɡɹəʊθ/
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Noun

supergrowth (countable and uncountable, plural supergrowths)

  1. (countable) A growth upon something else.
    • 1897, Sabine Baring-Gould, A study of St. Paul, his character and opinions, page 255:
      The latter is an excision of organic parts; the former, a removal of supergrowths that impede vital action.
  2. (uncountable) Very rapid growth.
    • 2007, Angus Maddison, The World Economy Volume 1: A Millennial Perspective Volume 2, page 142:
      In 1950-73, Japan had supergrowth, with per capita income rising over 8 per cent a year compared with the 2.6 per cent for resurgent Asia.