Definition and Synonyms for Proliferation

Definition of Proliferation

1. Growth by the rapid multiplication of parts Noun
2. A rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons) Noun

non-proliferation
Noun
antonym
1
1. the prevention of something increasing or spreading (especially the prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons)
nonproliferation
Noun
antonym
1
1. the prevention of something increasing or spreading (especially the prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons)
proliferate
Verb
derivation
4
1. cause to grow or increase rapidly
2. grow rapidly
3. cause to grow or increase rapidly
4. grow rapidly

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Etymology for proliferation