Growth – Synonyms

03.08.23 Synonyms Time to read: 2min

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The word “growth” can have different meanings depending on its context, such as a medical abnormality, e.g., enlarged tissue, an evolutionary expansion or increase, or as in an emotional, social and physical shift or character, person, and looks of someone. Another word for “growth” is development. More synonyms of the word “Growth” will be listed in this article with its various meanings.

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“Growth” – General synonyms

The subsequent listing illustrates other words for “growth” that may be used in everyday conversation as well as in academic writing.

“Growth” – Synonyms in the sense of medical abnormality

Synonyms of the word “growth” in the sense of medical abnormality are:

  • Cancer
  • Carcinoma
  • Cyst
  • Excrescence
  • Lump
  • Melanoma
  • Outgrowth
  • Polyp
  • Tumor

“Growth” – Synonyms in the sense of evolution

Synonyms of the word “growth” in the sense of evolution, meaning the evolutionary increase of something or someone, are:

  • Advancement
  • Augmentation
  • Development
  • Elaboration
  • Emergence
  • Evolution
  • Expansion
  • Improvement
  • Maturation
  • Progress
  • Progression

“Growth“ – Synonyms in the sense of development

Synonyms of the word “growth” in the sense of development, meaning something shifts its appearance or form in an emotional, social, or physical sense, are:

  • Blossoming
  • Coming-of-age
  • Development
  • Evolution
  • Evolvement
  • Expansion
  • Flourishing
  • Flowering
  • Maturation
  • Mellowing
  • Softening

“Growth” – Synonyms used in academic writing

In an academic context, the word “growth” is referred to the increase in something in size or form. Synonyms for “Growth” used in academic writing will be shown below.

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Synonyms Examples
Coming-of-age In some African cultures, the growth of young girls is celebrated with gifts.
In some African cultures, the coming-of-age of young girls is celebrated with gifts.
Expansion The growth of the Roman Empire enabled Cesar to be remembered as a unique emperor.
The expansion of the Roman Empire enabled Cesar to be remembered as a unique emperor.
Lump The patient discovered a growth on her breasts before she came to the examination.
The patient discovered a lump on her breasts before she came to the examination.