proliferation

Meaning

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

Something spreading or growing rapidly and extensively.

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something.

Example Sentences

The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.

The proliferation of smartphones has changed communication.

The proliferation of digital platforms transformed communication.

Synonyms

expansion, multiplication, escalation, spread, Expansion, Multiplication, Escalation

Entry 1

expansion, multiplication, escalation

Entry 2

expansion, multiplication, spread

Entry 3

Expansion, Multiplication, Escalation

Antonyms

decline, reduction, diminishment, contraction, Decline, Reduction, Diminution

Entry 1

decline, reduction, diminishment

Entry 2

decline, reduction, contraction

Entry 3

Decline, Reduction, Diminution