Proliferation

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)

Framework senses

3 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§1: growth by the rapid multiplication of parts
§2: a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)
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